Burg Feuerstein Airfield – Panoramic View loop from Verkehrslandeplatz Burg Feuerstein

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Ebermannstadt

Burg Feuerstein Airfield – Panoramic View loop from Verkehrslandeplatz Burg Feuerstein

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Burg Feuerstein Airfield – Panoramic View loop from Verkehrslandeplatz Burg Feuerstein

02:41

9.25km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22 m

Burg Feuerstein Airfield

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Burg Feuerstein Airfield is a Bavarian commercial airfield near Ebermannstadt. It is licensed for motor aircraft, motor gliders, gliders, and ultralight aircraft up to 2000 kg (PPR 5700 kg), as well as balloons and helicopters up to 5700 kg.

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270 m

Feuerstein Planet Trail – Astronomical Educational Trail

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Great idea to present the planets of our solar system - and the sun itself - clearly with robust boards and models. Not only interesting for children! And hiking becomes much more varied.

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1.80 km

View of the valley near Niedermirsberg

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Nice place for a little rest & to enjoy the view on the bench (on the right of the path)

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2.52 km

Hollow path near Niedermirsberg

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Wild and romantic ravine

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4.72 km

Exoplanets Information Board (Planetary Trail, Station 16)

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Panel 16 of the Planetary Hiking Trail - Exoplanets

The Planetary Hiking Trail is a circular hike of approximately 10 km from the parking lot at the Burg Feuerstein airfield …

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6.25 km

Panel 19 Planet Trail – Measuring distances in space

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Table 19 of the planetary hiking trail - determination of distance in space

The planetary hiking trail leads on a circular hike of approx. 10 km from the parking lot …

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7.22 km

Marienkapelle Eschlipp

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This Lady Chapel dates from the second half of the 19th century.

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9.12 km

Panoramic View

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On the one hand you can enjoy the great view over the surrounding area, on the other hand it is also very entertaining to watch the bustle of the small (sports) aircraft on the airfield Burg Feuerstein next door.

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9.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.42 km

1.36 km

1.21 km

270 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

2.18 km

1.70 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Saturday 24 October

13°C

6°C

91 %

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Comments

January 30, 2024,Planeten Rundwanderweg Feuerstein

Varied and educational tour in the best hiking weather.

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April 28, 2024,Flugplatz Feuerstein: Der Planetenweg

There are 2 parking spaces at the start of the hike. Right next to the airfield and a second one about 100 meters further in the direction of the hike. The first information board for the Planet Trail is also located there. We would like to thank Christa at Komoot for the hiking template. Christa has well documented the information …

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