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Great Bishop's Pond – Bischofsweiher diversion channel loop from Dechsendorf

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Middle Franconia

Great Bishop's Pond – Bischofsweiher diversion channel loop from Dechsendorf

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Great Bishop's Pond – Bischofsweiher diversion channel loop from Dechsendorf

03:43

14.4km

70m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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126 m

Great Bishop's Pond

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Named in Voksmund Dechsendorfer Weiher, the Bischofsweiher is part of a recreational area near Erlangen and in the summer popular destination for water sports and swimming.

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269 m

Dechsendorfer Weiher Beach

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When the weather is nice, it's pretty full and overcrowded, but sitting in the sun by the lake is something....

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412 m

Großer Bischofsweiher

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The "Dechsi", as the large bishop's pond is called in the region, is a popular excursion destination for young and old.
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1.16 km

Footpath Around Dechsendorfer Weiher

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Worth it in any season. Varied hike along the lake, through small woods, between the ponds. Dreamy nature.

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2.01 km

Trail Between the Ponds

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Beautiful paths between the ponds

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6

2.30 km

View of Dornbusch Pond Nature Reserve

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Just let your mind wander

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2.32 km

Bischofsweiher diversion channel

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Nice route for running

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2.76 km

Kleiner Bischofsweiher

Lake

9

2.89 km

Kleiner Bischofsweiher — West Shore

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It's getting quieter here. Not as heavily frequented as the large bishop's pond. The water birds can therefore be better observed here

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.48 km

2.18 km

1.83 km

532 m

396 m

Surfaces

6.53 km

4.21 km

1.83 km

1.26 km

371 m

223 m

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Monday 13 July

31°C

18°C

87 %

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