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Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Pommelsbrunn

Franke Chimney – Luginsland Summit View loop from Hirschbach

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Pommelsbrunn

Franke Chimney – Luginsland Summit View loop from Hirschbach

Hard

4.8

(11)

43

hikers

Franke Chimney – Luginsland Summit View loop from Hirschbach

02:27

7.98km

210m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.62 km for 10 m

After 3.99 km for 20 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.43 km

Mittelbergwand Summit Cross and View

Highlight • Summit

Most beautiful section of the Norissteig with summit cross.
Getting into the chimney is very ambitious and requires surefootedness.
At the end of the via ferrata you will be rewarded with a great view 😎⛰️

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2

1.62 km

Franke Chimney

Highlight • Climb

On the opposite side is the Mittelbergwand with a fireplace.
The Franke chimney was still without a wire rope until 2013 - after which it was reinsured.

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3

3.76 km

Luginsland Summit View

Highlight • Summit

With easy climbing you can get to a small summit with a fantastic view!

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4

3.99 km

Frankenkammer Cave

Highlight • Cave

Accessible and climbable cave, which is also part of the second section of the Höhenglücksteig. Unsecured but equipped with metal steps. A real highlight to be able to climb up or down through a narrow opening.

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5

4.14 km

Höhenglücksteig – End of Section 3

Highlight • Climb

The Höhenglückstein in Hirschbachtal is one of the most beautiful and demanding, there are 3 parts, so there is something for everyone, the last part is considered the most strenuous, …

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6

4.49 km

Prellstein Summit

Highlight • Summit

The Prellstein is not only a worthwhile climbing destination for hikers and via ferratas. It also has a lot to offer for ambitious climbers. Routes from 3rd to 9th level …

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7

4.79 km

Cäcilien Grotto

Highlight • Cave

Wow. A rather large cave, in my opinion, with three chambers.

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7.98 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.14 km

1.84 km

1.59 km

1.16 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

2.51 km

1.32 km

841 m

299 m

294 m

154 m

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Tuesday 6 October

22°C

8°C

2 %

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