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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Panoramic View – Feuerstein Observatory loop from Ebermannstadt (VGem)

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Panoramic View – Feuerstein Observatory loop from Ebermannstadt (VGem)

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135

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Panoramic View – Feuerstein Observatory loop from Ebermannstadt (VGem)

01:30

5.63km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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553 m

Marienkapelle Eschlipp

Highlight • Religious Site

This Lady Chapel dates from the second half of the 19th century.

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1.19 km

Planet Trail Feuerstein – Meteorites and Saturn Station

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A very nice and interesting way where you can learn a lot.

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2.44 km

Panoramic View

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the one hand you can enjoy the great view over the surrounding area, on the other hand it is also very entertaining to watch the bustle of the small (sports) aircraft on the airfield Burg Feuerstein next door.

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2.93 km

Saturn – Feuerstein Planet Trail

Highlight • Monument

The planet path is very interesting

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3.19 km

Feuerstein Observatory

Highlight • Structure

The Feuerstein Observatory is located on the Lange Meile, a region in Upper Franconia, about 35 kilometers north of Nuremberg. It sits on a hill between the town of Ebermannstadt …

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3.31 km

Sun Sculpture on the Planetenweg

Highlight • Monument

The sun is an interesting station on the planet trail with information and also a nice photo opportunity 😃

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3.39 km

Mars Information Board – Feuerstein Planetary Trail

Highlight • Monument

Route and further information at: fraenkische-schweiz.com/detail/id=5f13fe03d5e6be051d0a84c5

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3.65 km

Jupiter – Feuerstein Planet Trail, Panel 09

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Route and further information at: fraenkische-schweiz.com/detail/id=5f13fe03d5e6be051d0a84c5

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5.63 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

1.89 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

2.41 km

1.94 km

663 m

610 m

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Thursday 4 June

20°C

9°C

63 %

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