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Edelweiss Hut – Arzberg Tower loop from Engelthal

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Edelweiss Hut – Arzberg Tower loop from Engelthal

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4.8

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Edelweiss Hut – Arzberg Tower loop from Engelthal

05:19

18.8km

420m

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 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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3.78 km

Edelweiss Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautifully situated in the forest. Quaint hut with beautiful outdoor area. The key for the Arzberg Tower, about 1 kilometer away, can be borrowed there for a fee. (Note opening times).

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4.93 km

Arzberg Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trails to the Arzberg Tower are all easy to navigate without any particular difficulties (S0-S1). The observation tower is a popular hiking and cycling destination. The foundation stone for …

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7.84 km

Deckersberg Forest Workers' Memorial

Highlight • Monument

It is worthwhile to have a look here not only because of the beautiful trail. The two panels "The Lord is my shepherd" and "Memory of an accidented forest worker" …

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8.39 km

Old Quarry

Highlight • Structure

In the old quarry you can still see the individual layers in which the limestone was mined. It can easily be overlooked from the path as it is a bit inconspicuous.

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12.2 km

Hersburg water gate

Highlight • Monument

The water gate is part of the medieval city fortifications from the middle of the 15th century, built during the Hussite raids and preserved in ruins, and stands on the …

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12.3 km

Hersbruck Castle

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Built before 1000 as a castle to protect the Pegnitz Bridge. In 1360, Emperor Charles IV bought the land and had a house built for the New Bohemian administrator. In …

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12.6 km

It's worth strolling through this old town, located directly on the Pegnitz. Some restaurants to stop by. Pretty facades, a piece of city wall, a castle (now the district court), market square and much more.

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18.2 km

Hutanger (Historic Pasture Woodland)

Highlight • Forest

A Hutanger is historic pastureland that was traditionally grazed by the cattle of a village community. In these areas you can often find trees, especially oaks and fruit trees.

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.32 km

5.03 km

3.19 km

537 m

402 m

301 m

Surfaces

6.61 km

4.18 km

2.78 km

2.64 km

2.45 km

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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Edelweiss Hut – Arzberg Tower loop from Engelthal

Edelweiss Hut

Arzberg Tower

Deckersberg Forest Workers' Memorial

Old Quarry

Hersburg water gate

Hersbruck Castle

Hersbruck Old Town

Hutanger (Historic Pasture Woodland)

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