The highlight of this tour is the small ruins of Lichtenstein Castle, which offers you a special view. But there is also much else to discover. The hike takes you through beautiful beech forests and past impressive rock formations.

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Last updated: August 14, 2025

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3.76 km

Leitenberg summit (616 m) with summit logbook

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The Leitenberg (616 meters) is the highest elevation in the municipality of Pommelsbrunn and the summit of the 1000HMR (1000 meter circular hiking trail). There is also a summit book here.

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Viewpoint at Lichtenstein Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins tower high above the town of Pommelsbrunn. A trip to the vantage point is definitely worth it, because the view of the town and the Nuremberg region is simply fantastic.

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Pommelsbrunn Natural History Museum

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The museum is located in Pommelsbrunn directly on the village square, in the old school building opposite the evangelical church. Admission is free. Further information and opening times: mein-pommelsbrunn.de/index.php?bereich=verein_id&id=1&menu=1&inline=1&selection=0

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3.91 km

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3.16 km

1.82 km

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Nürnberger LandMarch 10, 2023

The highlight of this tour is the small ruins of Lichtenstein Castle, which offers you a special view. But there is also much else to discover. The hike takes you through beautiful beech forests and past impressive rock formations.
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You start directly at the Pommelsbrunn train station. First you follow

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MatthiasMarch 28, 2024

Beautiful, varied tour to the Kreuzberg, Leitenberg and the Lichtenstein ruins. The signage is not optimal in two places at the start of the hike. It is worth taking a look at the navigation with the app here. After that, the route is perfectly signposted. The detour to the Kreuzberg is a must. At the

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