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Hersburg water gate

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Hersburg water gate

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Location: Hersbruck, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Edelweiss Hut – Hersbruck Old Town loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

13.7km

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2. Hersburg water gate – Happurger Quarry Lake loop from Hersbruck

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3. Arzberg Tower – Hersbruck Old Town loop from Engelthal

18.7km

05:18

420m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rombea

February 12, 2021

The water gate is part of the medieval city fortifications from the middle of the 15th century, built during the Hussite raids and preserved in ruins, and stands on the eastern edge of the historic old town. This city gate is called the Wassertor, because the Pegnitz flows by in the immediate vicinity, or the Lower Gate. The construction dates from 1601/02 and is the result of a renovation of the medieval gate. It has five upper floors and another floor in the half-hip roof. Directly in front of it is the paving customs house from 1690.

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Mareike

July 30, 2020

The water gate was once part of the medieval town fortifications of Hersbruck. The tower was built in 1601 and 1602. The city coat of arms of the time can be seen above the archway, but looks a little different today: a deer jumps over the bridge between the two towers instead of a ram.

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Sabin'

May 23, 2023

Built in 1690 as a customs house for the city. Sold between 1935 and 1942 to the last customs officer, master shoemaker Hans Schuster. Hence the name the shoemaker's house.

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Elevation 340 m

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Location: Hersbruck, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Hersburg water gate

1. Edelweiss Hut – Hersbruck Old Town loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

2. Hersburg water gate – Happurger Quarry Lake loop from Hersbruck

3. Arzberg Tower – Hersbruck Old Town loop from Engelthal

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