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Andreaskirche Cave – Ankatal Gorge loop from Velden

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Andreaskirche Cave – Ankatal Gorge loop from Velden

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Andreaskirche Cave – Ankatal Gorge loop from Velden

02:45

9.51km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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1.79 km

Andreaskirche Cave

Highlight • Cave

Beautiful and quiet place, great for a rest and/or as a highlight for children. A flashlight is not absolutely necessary. But be careful: the upper corridor ends directly in the upper part of the dome!

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2.21 km

Ankatal Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Impressive rocks and narrow paths. You have to enjoy that.

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2.84 km

Pegnitz Valley Wooden Bridge

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There are a few pedestrian and railway bridges here. Worth seeing !

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3.24 km

Railroad bridge over the Pegnitz

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Location, as already described.

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3.40 km

View of the railway bridge over the Pegnitz River

Highlight • Bridge

Watch while they're still here

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4.95 km

View of Lungsdorf

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Worth seeing view of Lungsdorf

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5.83 km

War Memorial on the Felsensteig

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Path under rocks at the
Along the Pegnitz and up stairs and ladders. Unsecured after the war memorial but doable. Magnificent view of Velden

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5.89 km

Mühlenwand and the Pegnitz Riverside Path in Velden

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Idyllic path near Velden along the Pegnitz and the field walls, there are a few benches. A cozy spot with a view of the Pegnitz River that flows gently through the valley.

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9.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.75 km

2.17 km

1.15 km

445 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

2.93 km

1.59 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

10°C

34 %

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Andreaskirche Cave – Ankatal Gorge loop from Velden

Andreaskirche Cave

Ankatal Gorge

Pegnitz Valley Wooden Bridge

Railroad bridge over the Pegnitz

View of the railway bridge over the Pegnitz River

View of Lungsdorf

War Memorial on the Felsensteig

Mühlenwand and the Pegnitz Riverside Path in Velden

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