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Middle Franconia

Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt

Middle Swan Pond – Märchenweiher near Atzelsberg loop from Marloffstein

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Middle Franconia

Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt

Middle Swan Pond – Märchenweiher near Atzelsberg loop from Marloffstein

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4.7

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167

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Middle Swan Pond – Märchenweiher near Atzelsberg loop from Marloffstein

00:58

3.50km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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613 m

Middle Swan Pond

Highlight • Lake

Varied pond landscape with two cool springs.

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939 m

Upper Swan Pond

Highlight • Lake

Idyllic pond below Atzelsberg

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1.46 km

Märchenweiher near Atzelsberg

Highlight • Lake

In the forest there are several ponds. Lovingly, the ponds are called by the Erlangern "Swan Lake" or fairy tale pond. A very nice area to forget the stress of everyday life and relax.

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1.49 km

Climbing rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Looks adventurous.

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2.00 km

Atzelsberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Well worth a visit in any case. Well maintained. With over 300 years of history. Rebuilt in its current form from 1705 after being destroyed in the Thirty Years' War. …

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2.51 km

Western spring of the Märchenweiher

Highlight • Natural

The fairy tale pond near Atzelsberg Castle is fed by two small springs. This is the west flowing source.

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2.52 km

Rock Formations in Middle Franconia Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is rare to find such exposed rocks in this corner. Therefore remarkable.

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2.86 km

Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Here you can get away from rain.

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3.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

834 m

404 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

669 m

477 m

436 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 9 June

17°C

8°C

74 %

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