In the Leidingshof Valley – Leidingshofer Valley loop from Unterleinleiter

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Bavaria

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Franconian Switzerland

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Unterleinleiter

In the Leidingshof Valley – Leidingshofer Valley loop from Unterleinleiter

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4.6

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In the Leidingshof Valley – Leidingshofer Valley loop from Unterleinleiter

02:07

7.55km

150m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.06 km

Veilbronn and view of the Nature Friends House

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Naturfreunde Haus in Veilbronn with its wonderful terrace and beautiful view is highly recommended....from up there you can go on wonderful hikes

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2.37 km

Veilbronn Cliff

Highlight • Climb

Veibronner Wand below the Naturfreundehaus is popular with climbers

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3.07 km

In the Leidingshof Valley

Highlight • Gorge

beautiful insight from above into the Leidingshof valley

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3.09 km

Picnic Shelter in Leidingshofer Valley

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice snack hut in a clearing with a table and benches. The Mathelbach with a pumping system and a fireplace are right next to it. Very idyllic.

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3.17 km

Mathelbach Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Next to it is a rest area with tables and benches.
An idyllic place to rest or have a picnic on a blanket.
There is also running water 😉

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3.24 km

Leidingshofer Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Rock canyon, the ram, a pump that drives itself, lush greenery and beautiful views. Often mushy after prolonged rain, but a nice and shady walk, especially when it's hot!

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3.37 km

Descent to Mathelbach Spring and Hydraulic Ram

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The narrow, steep descent goes partly over roots and many stones. Because it is ALWAYS wet here, even in dry weather, the stones are very slippery! But it is worth it and is absolutely recommended! Gigantic rock formations.

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3.52 km

Leidingshofer Valley Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very photogenic formation as a hiking destination!

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7.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

1.31 km

750 m

177 m

127 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

2.54 km

846 m

544 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

6°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

October 12, 2025,Mathelbach-Quelle

Today we went on another spring hike, and this time even with my husband (the prospect of stopping at the Naturfreundehaus Veilbronn worked wonders 😉😁). We've hiked the area around Veilbronn and the Leidingshofer Valley many times, so today, for a change, we set off from Unterleinleiter. First, a short walk through the town center (I always find that particularly …

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