St. James' Church, Oberkotzau – Oberkotzau Castle loop from Oberkotzau

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St. James' Church, Oberkotzau – Oberkotzau Castle loop from Oberkotzau

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St. James' Church, Oberkotzau – Oberkotzau Castle loop from Oberkotzau

02:07

7.98km

80m

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: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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179 m

Oberkotzau station

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The Oberkotzau station is a service point on the Bamberg–Hof railway line and the lines branching off here to Weiden and Cheb in the municipality of Oberkotzau. At the beginning …

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510 m

St. James' Church, Oberkotzau

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The origin of today's Protestant church of St. James indicates an early history, possibly already at the turn of the first millennium. This church was burnt down by the Hussites …

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571 m

Sautreiber Fountain on the Market Square

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As early as the Middle Ages, Jews, originally important long-distance traders, were allowed to settle among the predominantly rural population. They brought the cattle trade in Oberkotzau to its peak. …

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750 m

Circular Walkway and River Path in Münchberg

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A total of 3 in a row

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4.17 km

Wind Farm Oberkotzau

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Great view, above the Jean Paul Weg

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6.12 km

Bench With a View of the Upper Franconian Hills

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Do you need a break?
Then sit down and enjoy this beautiful view.
Don't you need a break?
Then sit down.

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7.31 km

Oberkotzau Castle

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The double-winged castle rises on a central hill above the market. At the foot of the hill, at a short distance, are the market square and the evangelical church.

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7.58 km

Oberkotzau Bible Trail

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The Oberkotzauer Bibelweg is an ecumenical project that is second to none, an idea that attracts a lot of attention far beyond the boundaries of the market town. In the …

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7.98 km

End point

Train Station

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