View from Högelstein – View of Schloss Jägersburg loop from Weilersbach

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View from Högelstein – View of Schloss Jägersburg loop from Weilersbach

Moderate

4.5

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hikers

View from Högelstein – View of Schloss Jägersburg loop from Weilersbach

04:32

16.1km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. 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

Get Directions

52 m

Trailhead parking near the Retterner Kanzel

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This signposted hiking parking area is located in the forest between Rettern and Ehrlersheim, and is spread over two levels. There's also a seating area for resting.

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289 m

View from Högelstein

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From Högelstein opens a wonderful view, a bank invites you to rest.

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3.09 km

War Memorial Chapel on Lange Meile

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Beautiful little chapel on the long mile. Was built by the surrounding villages in 1955 in honor of their fallen and as a memorial against the war.

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6.04 km

View of the Regnitz Valley

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Great view of the Regnitztal in the west and view to the north

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12.3 km

Viewpoint

14.3 km

Viewpoint Bench on the Panorama Trail

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Very nicely located bench with a view.

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14.6 km

View of Schloss Jägersburg

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Jägersburg Castle is a former hunting lodge that was built at the beginning of the 18th century. Today the stately property is used for events such as weddings and meetings.

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15.5 km

View of Rettern

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Rettern is a Franconian village that belongs to Eggolsheim.

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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

764 m

127 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

4.21 km

3.47 km

2.26 km

663 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

6°C

89 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 11, 2025,Gute_Aussichten_-_Retterner_Kanzel_und_Högelstein

A beautiful circular hiking trail over the Rettener Kanzel and the Högelstein, offering fantastic views. Forest paths alternate with hiking trails through beautiful orchards, which are thickly laden with fruit at this time of year.

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