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Landkreis Würzburg
Höchberg

Eichenturm Observation Tower – Start of Kister Blutsee Loop loop from Höchberg

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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Würzburg
Höchberg

Eichenturm Observation Tower – Start of Kister Blutsee Loop loop from Höchberg

Moderate

4.0

(2)

25

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Eichenturm Observation Tower – Start of Kister Blutsee Loop loop from Höchberg

02:06

27.3km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

636 m

Höchberg Village Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Opposite a good ice cream parlor.

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2

8.37 km

Eichenturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fine craftsmanship from 2015... in good condition... appears safe and stable... everything is chic!

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8.79 km

4

9.19 km

5

18.2 km

Blutsee-Moor Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Blutseemoor near Kist is a nature reserve in the Irtenberger Forest, which is part of the fauna-flora-habitat areas (FFH). It is known for its swinging lawn, which is the …

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18.3 km

Start of Kister Blutsee Loop

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Here you can start your hiking tour around the Blutsee-Moor. The 5.8 hectare conservation area is a fen that contains the largest "swinging grass" in Lower Franconia: a plant cover …

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18.6 km

Blutsee Moor Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

A trip around the Blutsee is worthwhile! A unique "jungle"! There are many trees lying across, the natural forest is left to its own devices. If you are lucky, you will also see a middle spotted woodpecker.

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21.2 km

Kist Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Tower built in 1960 to ensure sufficient water pressure in the Kister pipes. The tower is 30 m high and there are 155 steps to the observation floor. Unfortunately, the great view can only be enjoyed very rarely.

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

5.78 km

3.83 km

2.24 km

782 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

9.27 km

6.09 km

1.05 km

113 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Saturday 7 November

9°C

3°C

25 %

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