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Würzburg Gate – Forchtenberg Castle Ruins loop from Niedernhall

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Würzburg Gate – Forchtenberg Castle Ruins loop from Niedernhall

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Würzburg Gate – Forchtenberg Castle Ruins loop from Niedernhall

05:16

18.6km

390m

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: July 1, 2026

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4.53 km

Black Footbridge (Kupfertal)

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Thank you Professor Würth for financing the restoration of the black bar.

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12.2 km

Historic town center of Forchtenberg

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Winding alleys lead past old city gates such as the Brunnentor and the Würzburger Tor, along the city wall, to the town hall, the town fountain, and up to the …

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12.3 km

Brunnentor, Forchtenberg

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Classic German, home-style dishes are served in a rustic, cozy atmosphere: from schnitzel to salads to regional specialties.

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12.5 km

Forchtenberg Town Wall and Walkway

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The city walls and battlements of Forchtenberg are impressive examples of medieval defensive architecture – and still shape the appearance of the old town today.

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12.6 km

Würzburg Gate

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The Würzburg Gate is one of Forchtenberg's historic city gates and an impressive example of medieval urban architecture. 🏰🚪

It is located at the eastern entrance to the old town …

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13.1 km

St. Michael's Church Forchtenberg

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The origins of St. Michael's Church date back to around 1300. It was renovated several times, but was always in a state of disrepair. In 1934, the church was replaced by a new building.

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13.3 km

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

3.68 km

3.22 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

5.95 km

2.55 km

2.33 km

1.08 km

376 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Comments

February 10, 2024,Rundweg Giebelheide zur Burgruine Forchtenberg an der Kupfer entlang

After all the rain, ferns and mosses shone in the brightest shades of green.

The mosses in particular grew everywhere and seemed to radiate from within.

When it comes to beetles and the like, I would almost guess bioluminescence, that's how intense it was.

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August 23, 2025,Forchtenberg - Hermersberg - Forchtenberg

Today we were on one of our regular routes. We started in Forchtenberg, but because of geniessertour.de, we stopped at the train station parking lot instead of the bus station. The first section is along the city wall to the church and then up to the castle ruins. The view in all directions from the tower is truly beautiful. Above …

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May 27, 2022,Durch Kupfer- und Kochertal

Today we made a nice tour starting in Forchtenberg, a pretty little town. Quiet forest paths, accompanied by a babbling brook. Relaxation at its finest.

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May 8, 2022,Forchtenberg entlang der Kupfer

I started the route with the path through the copper valley, because I think this is the much more beautiful and natural path. You can always make small detours directly to the water. The "way back" leads past the impressive castle ruins of Forchtenberg and then through the beautiful old town center of the town

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August 16, 2025,Schwarzer Steg – Ruine Forchtenberg Runde von Forchtenberg🌞🐕👍🍻

The tour starts through a beautiful little old town, then climbs to a castle ruin. Then, a leisurely loop through forests and paths.

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May 24, 2025,Forchtenberg-Kupfer Runde

Mostly boring tour, especially the way back didn't give us anything.

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Würzburg Gate – Forchtenberg Castle Ruins loop from Niedernhall

Hermersberg Estate

Black Footbridge (Kupfertal)

Historic town center of Forchtenberg

Brunnentor, Forchtenberg

Forchtenberg Town Wall and Walkway

Würzburg Gate

St. Michael's Church Forchtenberg

Forchtenberg Castle Ruins

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