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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Bamberg

View of Altenburg – View of Bamberg loop from Stegaurach

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Bamberg

View of Altenburg – View of Bamberg loop from Stegaurach

Moderate

3.5

(2)

14

hikers

View of Altenburg – View of Bamberg loop from Stegaurach

02:24

8.87km

120m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.99 km

View of Altenburg

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2

3.56 km

Bench with panoramic view of Upper Franconia

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There are two benches in the immediate vicinity where you can linger. You have a wonderful view

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3

3.99 km

Monument to one hundred years of the Bamberg Abbey near Bavaria

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The memorial stone for the centenary of the Bishopric of Bamberg in the Kingdom of Bavaria was erected in 1903 from stones from the offices of the former Bishopric. The …

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4

4.26 km

Southwest Tower at Altenburg Castle

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Here you have a good view of the stately keep and the south-western area. Below the tower is the old "bear enclosure" in which the castle bear "Poldi" lived until 1982.

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5

4.28 km

Bear Enclosure and Burgbär Poldi Memorial at Altenburg

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The last German castle bear lived at Altenburg until 1982. Bears had lived here in the kennel since 1902.

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6

4.41 km

Leitschuhruh Viewpoint

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Rest area with a beautiful view.

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7

4.95 km

View of Bamberg

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shortly before the last meters steep climb to Altenburg there is a bench with a wonderful view of Bamberg and the Jura

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8

5.70 km

Haus Heerlein Country Inn & Café

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An inn that is idyllically situated at the foot of the Altenburg

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8.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

1.92 km

1.51 km

645 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

2.71 km

1.28 km

484 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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