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Arzloch Waterfall – Victory Tower in the Geigenholz loop from Mistelgau

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Eckersdorf

Arzloch Waterfall – Victory Tower in the Geigenholz loop from Mistelgau

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2

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Arzloch Waterfall – Victory Tower in the Geigenholz loop from Mistelgau

05:20

19.7km

260m

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: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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9.82 km

Herrmannsbach Trail

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The Hermannschlucht (Hermann Gorge) is the local name for the wild, rocky, wooded valley through which the Hermannsbach (also known as the Hermesbach) stream flows. It lies within the municipality …

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10.2 km

Arzloch Waterfall

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The Arzloch is an atmospheric, wild gorge with eroded sandstone layers. Due to its humid local climate, it is home to rare animal and plant species, a waterfall and the …

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11.9 km

Victory Tower in the Geigenholz

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The listed observation tower in the violin wood was built by Duke Alexander von Württemberg on the occasion of the peace with France in 1870-71, with a line of sight …

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12.6 km

The path around the Herzogweiher is very idyllic. You can watch the duck families circling there. The pond is fed by the Talmühlbach.

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13.3 km

Mühlbrünnlein Spring

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Right at the beginning of the Salamander Valley you come across the Mühlbrünnlein, on the other side of the path is the Mühlweiher. At the Brünnlein there is an idyllic …

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13.7 km

Beautiful, wildly romantic valley. You walk along the Mühlbach.

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16.6 km

Kneipp Pool Near Eckersdorf

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This Kneipp facility can be found about 500 meters east of Oberwaiz, on the hiking trail to Eckersdorf (marked with a green diamond). A seating area invites the hiker to …

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18.0 km

The fascination of beer at a glance
(Note: on private property)

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19.7 km

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12.8 km

2.73 km

2.58 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

3.20 km

3.19 km

2.60 km

1.78 km

303 m

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Monday 8 June

19°C

9°C

59 %

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