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Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Landkreis Ansbach
Flachslanden

Virnsberg Castle – View of Virnsberg loop from Schloß Virnsberg

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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Landkreis Ansbach
Flachslanden

Virnsberg Castle – View of Virnsberg loop from Schloß Virnsberg

Moderate

4.7

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Virnsberg Castle – View of Virnsberg loop from Schloß Virnsberg

02:30

9.20km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenhöhe

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2.88 km

Wooden Cabin in Naturpark Frankenhöhe

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2

6.83 km

Virnsberg Castle

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The castle Virnsberg, first mentioned in 1235, was for a long time in the possession of the Teutonic Order and belonged to the Deutschordensballei Franken. From 1806 the castle changed …

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3

6.96 km

Gasthaus Zum Kreuz

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Absolutely wonderful sun terrace with a magnificent view and a great Zirndorfer at a very fair price👍😉

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4

6.98 km

Gasthof Pension Zum Kreuz

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Very nice restaurant with a great beer garden. Here you can eat super delicious and is made for a stop.

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5

7.03 km

St. Dionysius Church (Virnsberg)

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Church with interesting bell dome.

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6

7.14 km

Wayside Shrine (Bildstock) in Naturpark Frankenhöhe

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Here is an old wayside shrine in front of a house.

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7.25 km

View of Virnsberg

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When the weather is clear, a wonderful view of Virnsberg is possible. However, the bushes and trees with their foliage impair the view a bit.

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7.31 km

View of Schloss Virnsberg from Lindenbänkla

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Magnificent view of the castle and town of Virnsberg

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9.20 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.81 km

1.08 km

170 m

143 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

2.08 km

1.29 km

407 m

170 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (370 m)

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