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Middle Franconia

Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim

Burgbernheim

Hirschteich (Altmühl spring) – Hornauer Hut loop from Burgbernheim

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Middle Franconia

Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim

Burgbernheim

Hirschteich (Altmühl spring) – Hornauer Hut loop from Burgbernheim

Moderate

4.8

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173

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Hirschteich (Altmühl spring) – Hornauer Hut loop from Burgbernheim

03:45

13.5km

240m

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: August 6, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.55 km

Shepherd's wagon (snack wagon)

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Beautiful old shepherd's wagon 😅 in sudden rain... worth its weight in gold.

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3.12 km

Signpost of the World's Major Cities

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In the middle of the forest you will find this signpost of the big cities with kilometers indicated.

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3.46 km

Langskeller Trail (Frankenhöhe Nature Park)

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Over numerous steps, a hiking trail leads from the Waldgasthof Wildbad through the forest up to Burgbernheim. Stop now and then to enjoy the rustic forest with its huge trees.

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4.11 km

Wildbad Historic Spa and Guesthouse

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The impressive and listed building ensemble of the Waldgasthof Wildbad looks back on a long tradition. The current building dates back to the 18th century, but due to the healing …

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4.34 km

European Watershed Trail (Europäischer Wasserscheideweg) – Naturpark Frankenhöhe

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5.24 km

Hirschteich (Altmühl spring)

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Even the oldest maps show the area around the Burgbernheim deer pond as the origin of the Altmühl. In 1904 the Royal Bavarian Hydrotechnical Bureau in Munich decided that the …

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9.11 km

Hornauer Hut

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The linchpin for tours.

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11.0 km

Prösselbuck Orchard Meadows and Viewpoint

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Orchard meadows at Prösselbuck with benches and rest areas

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13.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.86 km

2.90 km

2.01 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.60 km

2.48 km

2.35 km

1.95 km

947 m

156 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

33°C

16°C

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Comments

April 23, 2025,Bahnhof Burgbernheim-Wildbad -Altmühlursprung - Streuobstwiesen Burgbernheim

Today we took advantage of the beautiful weather again and set out to find the source of the Altmühl River. Unfortunately, there are some conflicting information about this. But first, we set off from Burgbernheim-Wildberg train station. Parking is free there. We walked through the beautiful forest to Wildberg. Here you'll find an inn and many beautiful healing springs documented …

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July 8, 2022,Gasthof Wildbad – Hirschteich-Altmühlursprung Runde von Burgbernheim

Today we went to Burgbernheim to hike to Wildbad and one of three Altmühltal springs. From the train station we went straight to the gate tower, the town's landmark and its adjacent St.Johannis church did something special. Via the cemetery we reached the war memorial on the Kapellenberg. Via meadow orchards we went in the direction of the Waldgashof Wildbad, …

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Hirschteich (Altmühl spring) – Hornauer Hut loop from Burgbernheim

Shepherd's wagon (snack wagon)

Signpost of the World's Major Cities

Langskeller Trail (Frankenhöhe Nature Park)

Wildbad Historic Spa and Guesthouse

European Watershed Trail (Europäischer Wasserscheideweg) – Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Hirschteich (Altmühl spring)

Hornauer Hut

Prösselbuck Orchard Meadows and Viewpoint

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