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Forchheim

Hiltpoltstein

Lillach Spring – Lillinghof Glider Airfield loop from Hiltpoltstein

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Hiltpoltstein

Lillach Spring – Lillinghof Glider Airfield loop from Hiltpoltstein

Moderate

5.0

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Lillach Spring – Lillinghof Glider Airfield loop from Hiltpoltstein

01:31

22.7km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

LSG "Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst" im Regierungsbezirk Oberfranken

Waypoints

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769 m

View of Hiltpoltstein and Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coming out of a small forest tunnel, a beautiful panoramic view of Hiltpoltstein with its striking rock castle opens up

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5.51 km

Lillach Spring

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The Lillach has a lot to offer, not only the sinter terraces, but also a real spring. The spring water flows beautifully from under a stone and across the path. …

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9.40 km

Lillinghof Glider Airfield

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful glider airfield at which at least on weekends busy operation.

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9.76 km

Ascent to Freiröttenbach with a view of Moritzberg

Highlight • Climb

Quite crisp at the end. Nice view.

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12.2 km

Serpentine climb in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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... or down, depending on where you come from

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15.1 km

Peace Linden

Highlight • Natural Monument

This linden tree, the "70iger Lindl", was planted as a symbol of reconciliation with France after the war in 1870/1871. Nice place for a break with a great view, a seating area and a field cross.

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19.0 km

Großengsee–Hiltpoltstein Forest Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Grossengsee to Hiltpoltstein on a beautiful forest road with good asphalt

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22.6 km

Oberes Tor (Upper Gate) and View of Hiltpoltstein Castle

Highlight • Monument

The eastern city gate, also known as the “Upper Gate”, is now the gatehouse above Bundesstraße 2 and is a listed building. Great view with the castle in the background.

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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

8.02 km

1.48 km

284 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

6.38 km

4.51 km

954 m

506 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Friday 29 May

27°C

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Lillach Spring – Lillinghof Glider Airfield loop from Hiltpoltstein

View of Hiltpoltstein and Castle

Lillach Spring

Lillinghof Glider Airfield

Ascent to Freiröttenbach with a view of Moritzberg

Serpentine climb in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Peace Linden

Großengsee–Hiltpoltstein Forest Road

Oberes Tor (Upper Gate) and View of Hiltpoltstein Castle

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