View of Nankendorf – Nankendorf Mill loop from Wohnsgehaig

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View of Nankendorf – Nankendorf Mill loop from Wohnsgehaig

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View of Nankendorf – Nankendorf Mill loop from Wohnsgehaig

06:42

23.6km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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

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6.27 km

Run-of-river power plant on the Wiesent

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The Wiesent is the main river of Franconian Switzerland, flowing 78 km from its source in Steinfeld near Forchheim into the Regnitz. Here it flows in a southeasterly direction, coming from the hamlet of Eichenmühle towards Waischenfeld.

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7.63 km

Nankendorf village and the Wiesent River

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Anyone traveling through Franconian Switzerland looking for a place where deep-rooted traditions, vibrant beer culture, and spectacular natural scenery merge perfectly, cannot miss Nankendorf. The idyllic parish village with its …

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7.67 km

Nankendorf Mill

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The impressive Nankendorfer Mühle is located directly on the Wiesent and was first mentioned in 1539. This means that she can look back on a long and eventful history, which …

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18.5 km

Zoggenbrunnen Rest Area and Alte Andl Stone Pillar

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The rest area at Zoggenbrunnen is located in the almost five square kilometer Glashüttener Forest and offers hikers not only seating but also a table for snacking. Several hiking trails …

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19.0 km

Wooden Sculptures on the Franconian Mountain Trail

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The path itself is beautiful. Even better with the carvings in top

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21.4 km

Via Imperialis Historical Rest Area

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Rest area with information board about the Via Imperialis, which passed by here: It was the most important medieval west-east connection for merchants, craftsmen, pilgrims and armies with formerly supra-regional transport significance.

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22.2 km

Himmelstrichter Sculpture (Neubürg Natural Art Space)

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Metal sculptures are the passion of Hollfeld artist Christian Degen, who created the "Himmelstrichter" for the Neubürg natural art space. Degen runs the "Künstlerstadl" shop in Hollfeld, a converted barn. …

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22.3 km