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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Spröde Marter – Old Forester's Hut loop from Wimmelbach

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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Spröde Marter – Old Forester's Hut loop from Wimmelbach

Moderate

2

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Spröde Marter – Old Forester's Hut loop from Wimmelbach

02:21

8.62km

130m

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

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.50 km

Forest Path with Wooden Post in Upper Franconia

Highlight • Forest

The place has been known as "Spröde Marter" since 1470.

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1.64 km

Spröde Marter

Highlight • Monument

The "brittle torture" were professionally renovated by Forchheim forestry in 2014. The renovation was funded by the recreation center Erlangen.
The year of origin 1470 is specified. Further information is not available.
Source: baysf.de/de/wald-erkunden/denkmaeler-und-sanierungen/sproede-marter.html

Monument D-4-74-134-41 Commune Hausen.

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4.47 km

Carved Tree Faces

Highlight • Structure

You might even be a little bit scared by it...

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4.49 km

Old Forester's Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The old forest hut is located at the junction of the Forchheim-Willersdorf route with the old Rennweg, which runs along the back of the "Lower Mark" from about north (Schlammersdorf) to south (descent to Hausen) to almost 400 hm.

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5

4.72 km

Quarry on the Renaturation Trail

Highlight • Structure

Beware of steep ridge and then overgrown path. You can avoid this by staying on the dirt road.

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6

6.61 km

Oberwimmelbach Spring

Highlight • Natural

Unfortunately very overgrown and without water

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8.57 km

Wimmelbach Männla Statues

Highlight • Monument

.... unique landmark of a small village ....

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8.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.93 km

941 m

745 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

3.57 km

611 m

331 m

274 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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