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Middle Franconia

Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt

Marloffstein

Atzelsberg Castle – Lower Swan Pond loop from Bubenreuth

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Middle Franconia

Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt

Marloffstein

Atzelsberg Castle – Lower Swan Pond loop from Bubenreuth

Easy

4.7

(30)

155

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Atzelsberg Castle – Lower Swan Pond loop from Bubenreuth

01:05

3.96km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Bus stop

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386 m

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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901 m

Western spring of the Märchenweiher

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

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907 m

Rock Formations in Middle Franconia Forest

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

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1.18 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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1.69 km

Upper Swan Pond

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Idyllic pond below Atzelsberg

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2.11 km

Picnic area at the Mittlerer Schwanenweiher

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This small seating area, which is perfect for a snack break, is located close to the hikers' car park.

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2.19 km

Lower Swan Pond

Highlight • Lake

Below Adlitz are the swan ponds. Apparently on holiday at the moment 🤣. The plastic ones have to step in.

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2.55 km

Middle Swan Pond

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Varied pond landscape with two cool springs.

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3.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.60 km

710 m

504 m

140 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

633 m

564 m

130 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

28°C

14°C

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Comments

June 23, 2024,Quellen und Weiher bei Atzelsberg

Today we went once again to Atzelsberg, a small hamlet that belongs to the municipality of Marloffstein in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt.
Our tour took us to the "Upper and Lower Swan Ponds" and then to the "Fairy Tale Pond", where we were able to see two springs that feed the "Fairy Tale Pond".
Back in Atzelsberg, a stop in …

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Atzelsberg Castle – Lower Swan Pond loop from Bubenreuth

Atzelsberg Castle

Western spring of the Märchenweiher

Rock Formations in Middle Franconia Forest

Märchenweiher near Atzelsberg

Upper Swan Pond

Picnic area at the Mittlerer Schwanenweiher

Lower Swan Pond

Middle Swan Pond

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