The Hirschteich is considered to be one of the three Altmühl sources. However, since this source dries up again and again in dry periods, it is considered unlikely. Since 1904, the Hornauer Weiher has been officially designated as the Altmühl source.

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The Hirschweiher is the source/headwaters of the Altmühl.

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1. Langskeller Trail (Frankenhöhe Nature Park) – Hirschteich (Altmühl spring) loop from Burgbernheim

13.4km

03:44

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Langskeller Trail (Frankenhöhe Nature Park) – Hirschteich (Altmühl spring) loop from Hornau

11.8km

03:15

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hirschteich (Altmühl spring) – Hirschweiher (Altmühl spring) loop from Waldgasthof Wildbad

5.95km

01:34

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 500 m

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Saturday 24 January

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Location: Burgbernheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Hirschweiher (Altmühl spring)

1. Langskeller Trail (Frankenhöhe Nature Park) – Hirschteich (Altmühl spring) loop from Burgbernheim

2. Langskeller Trail (Frankenhöhe Nature Park) – Hirschteich (Altmühl spring) loop from Hornau

3. Hirschteich (Altmühl spring) – Hirschweiher (Altmühl spring) loop from Waldgasthof Wildbad

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