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Franconian Switzerland
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Ebermannstadt

Schlüsselstein Viewpoint – Sugarloaf loop from Ebermannstadt

Moderate

4.7

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115

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Schlüsselstein Viewpoint – Sugarloaf loop from Ebermannstadt

04:49

16.6km

390m

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: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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1.98 km

Schlüsselstein Viewpoint

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The Keystone is a remnant of days gone by. Unfortunately, the history books are silent about the history of the place. Probably the castle was built in the second half …

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2.00 km

On the "summit" of the Schlüsselstein there is a cross and a bench from which you can enjoy the wonderful view. It is relatively easy to reach from the Pretzfelder …

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2.56 km

View from the Wallerwarte

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You should climb without a backpack, otherwise you'll always get stuck with it.

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2.59 km

From the striking stone tower Wallerwarte you have this wonderful view.

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5.26 km

The correct name is actually Kachelfels

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7.15 km

Sugarloaf

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The Sugar Loaf invites you to a beautiful view. Make a snack with the bank.

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7.48 km

The path in the beautiful beech forest leads past moss-covered stones.

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11.7 km

Mühlbach Gorge Trail

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Heavily sloping on one side

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16.6 km

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Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.30 km

4.54 km

2.26 km

1.55 km

Surfaces

5.63 km

4.52 km

3.29 km

1.79 km

1.41 km

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Tuesday 25 August

26°C

14°C

45 %

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Comments

April 17, 2022,Ebermannstadt-Wallerwarte-Zuckerhut-Neideck-Ebermannstadt
From Ebermannstadt the Stationsweg steadily uphill, past the chapel to the Wallerwarte here was once a castle of the Schlüsselberger. (puhhh quite exhausting). The Wallerwarte, built in 1930, is now a listed tower and is clearly visible on the mountain slope above Ebermannstadt. From here it leads us over the Sugar Loaf (515 meters) to Neideck Castle. Date of origin …

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So, back from the Rhine and immediately noticed that it is just as beautiful at home ...
After dream weather was reported, it should be a tour without a long journey and of course with the most beautiful autumn colors ... we were rewarded, it was really cold and the wind was icy, but we didn't meet anyone and it …

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