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Hesselberg Summit – Hesselberg Summit loop from Feuchtwangen

Hesselberg Summit – Hesselberg Summit loop from Feuchtwangen

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Hesselberg Summit – Hesselberg Summit loop from Feuchtwangen

03:16

64.6km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 13.3 km for 97 m

After 24.9 km for 470 m

After 41.5 km for 167 m

After 56.5 km for 1.48 km

After 58.6 km for 1.66 km

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Start point

Train Station

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13.3 km

As a witness mountain (a single mountain in a layered landscape) of the Franconian Jura, the Hesselberg is geologically closely related to the Staffelberg (Lichtenfels district) or the Walberla (Forchheim district).

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25.3 km

Hesselberg Summit

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The Hesselberg with 689 meters is the highest elevation in Central Franconia. Up here you have fantastic views in good weather, which can reach into the Alps. There are many …

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25.3 km

Ascent from Gerolfingen to Hesselberg

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The Mont Ventoux from Franconia!

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40.7 km

Dürrwangen Castle

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The castle is the oldest building in Dürrwangen. The keep (tower) dates from the early Middle Ages (about 500-1000 AD). Unfortunately, the moat around the former moated castle is now …

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41.5 km

“Green Classroom” and Kneipp facility

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Here is a Kneipp facility, where you can cool your tired calves a little. Next door is the "Green Classroom", which provides you with plenty of information about the subject …

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48.5 km

St. Martin Church Schopfloch

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Located between Dinkelsbühl and Feuchtwangen.

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61.7 km

Hofweiher Pond (Carp Cycle Route)

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Out of nowhere the deep blue lake appears on the carp cycle path. The waters served already in the 15th century the monastery for the rearing of carp and belonged …

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64.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.8 km

5.27 km

3.85 km

3.01 km

1.11 km

719 m

Surfaces

44.4 km

16.6 km

2.09 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

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12°C

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Hesselberg Summit – Hesselberg Summit loop from Feuchtwangen

View of Hesselberg

Hesselberg Summit

Hesselberg Summit

Ascent from Gerolfingen to Hesselberg

Dürrwangen Castle

“Green Classroom” and Kneipp facility

St. Martin Church Schopfloch

Hofweiher Pond (Carp Cycle Route)

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