This 23 kilometer long circular hike is pure summit fun with lots of views and even more endorphins. Because at the end - the name of the hike suggests it …

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Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Train Station

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1.86 km

View from the Mühlkoppe

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A fantastic view invites you to linger. There is also a bench here and offers a place to rest.

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6.93 km

Chapel Ruins Zum Heiligen Baum (Arzlohe)

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All that remains of the single-nave, late Gothic building are surrounding walls up to five meters high, the portal and an ogival window. The first documented mention dates back to …

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9.33 km

View of Happurger See from Hohler Fels

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The Houbirg is a mountain near Happurg in Middle Franconia with an abandoned Celtic oppidum of the same name. Remains of the walls, some of which are still ten meters …

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10.3 km

Houbirg Hillfort

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There is something special about hiking on the preserved remains of the walls of the ramparts, some of which are still ten meters high. The ring wall runs around the …

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11.9 km

Reckenberg Hamlet

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Idyllically located hamlet with all kinds of animals and orchards. Small table sale with regional products to take away.

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14.8 km

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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22.0 km

Bastei Viewpoint (Zankelstein), Pommelsbrunn

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The entire mountain range from the Bastei over the Zankelstein further east is absolutely worth a trip. You can actually only get to the benches with a bit of agility. It is very beautiful up there in autumn too.

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23.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

5.78 km

2.11 km

1.69 km

1.55 km

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Surfaces

10.3 km

8.54 km

1.72 km

1.20 km

1.17 km

440 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Nürnberger LandFebruary 22, 2024

This 23 kilometer long circular hike is pure summit fun with lots of views and even more endorphins. Because at the end - the name of the hike suggests it - you will have gained a lot of altitude. But even if you can't take that much time at the moment: This hike can be easily divided into two parts

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View from the Mühlkoppe

Chapel Ruins Zum Heiligen Baum (Arzlohe)

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Houbirg Hillfort

Reckenberg Hamlet

Viewpoint at Lichtenstein Castle Ruins

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