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Eckersdorf

Arzloch Waterfall – French Bridge loop from Eckersdorf

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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Eckersdorf

Arzloch Waterfall – French Bridge loop from Eckersdorf

Moderate

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Arzloch Waterfall – French Bridge loop from Eckersdorf

02:29

9.11km

130m

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: May 6, 2026

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3.09 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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3.43 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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4.35 km

Stone Bridge Over the Hermesbach

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Beautiful gorge, along the Hermannsbach to the Arzloch waterfall.

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4.35 km

Herrmannsschlucht and Arzloch Gorge

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6.78 km

French Bridge

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Mystical resting place on a gate-shaped rock formation, the French Bridge. While taking a break here, you can be amazed at what physics and skillful architecture can do.

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7.07 km

Katzenstein Sandstone Rock Formation

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The Katzenstein is a sandstone rock with interesting weathering. It used to be possible to climb it, with steps carved into the rock. A chain now hangs as a barrier at the natural monument.

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7.87 km

🏛️ Schloss Fantaisie mit Schlosspark

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Fantaisie Castle is in Eckersdorf-Donndorf, five kilometers west of Bayreuth.
It was built as a further summer residence (after the Hermitage) for the Margrave couple Friedrich and Wilhelmine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. …

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8.01 km

Herzogweiher Pond (Fantaisie Castle Park)

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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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9.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

1.82 km

1.69 km

475 m

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.58 km

1.30 km

1.09 km

1.02 km

899 m

230 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Arzloch Waterfall – French Bridge loop from Eckersdorf

Arzloch Waterfall

Herrmannsbach Trail

Stone Bridge Over the Hermesbach

Herrmannsschlucht and Arzloch Gorge

French Bridge

Katzenstein Sandstone Rock Formation

🏛️ Schloss Fantaisie mit Schlosspark

Herzogweiher Pond (Fantaisie Castle Park)

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