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Lower Franconia
Haßberge
Eltmann

View of Wallburg Tower – Hahn Cross loop from Eltmann

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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Haßberge
Eltmann

View of Wallburg Tower – Hahn Cross loop from Eltmann

Easy

4.8

(10)

48

hikers

View of Wallburg Tower – Hahn Cross loop from Eltmann

01:55

6.69km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

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507 m

Historic Stairway to the Wallburg in Eltmann

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Yes, the stairs are a bit strenuous, but they are worth it, always a great view of the Main

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776 m

Today, only the keep remains of the former castle complex. This, the last remaining part of the castle, was restored at the end of the 19th century and converted into …

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804 m

Wallburg War Memorial

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Large monument on the plateau

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1.38 km

Donkey Fountain

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next to the fountain there are 2 benches and 1 table

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1.81 km

View of Wallburg Tower

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The round tower of Wallburg is visible from afar.

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2.48 km

Panoramic View of the Main Valley

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Magnificent views from the Steigerwald circuit “Main-Panorama” high-altitude trail.

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3.68 km

You can come here as part of the HINTERINDIEN.DE tour no. 116.

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5.69 km

Hahn Cross

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wayside cross, so-called Hahnkreuz; three-nail type on inscribed base, 1960 by Adolf Thomann, base perhaps 1866; 300 m east of the Wallburg.

Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hahnkreuz_close_Schlo%C3%9Fweg_(Eltmann).jpg

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6.69 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.81 km

1.65 km

147 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

1.55 km

1.41 km

486 m

418 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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