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Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, von Hormersdorf nach Betzenstein

Markus Kirschke

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Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, von Hormersdorf nach Betzenstein

Markus Kirschke planned a hike

January 26, 2022

Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, von Hormersdorf nach Betzenstein

Hard

06:00

21.2km

3.5km/h

460m

440m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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St. Konrad Church Hormersdorf

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hormersdorf Church is consecrated to the Holy Brother Konrad von Parzham, in June 1938 the foundation stone for the church was laid and construction began, the inauguration of the …

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3.32 km

Riegelstein Telecommunications Tower

Highlight • Monument

Great tower and the 135 m high landmark of Spies, can be seen from afar. There is also a smaller parking lot for hikers at the tower.

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3.60 km

Bench with a view of the rock formations

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Relax and enjoy the view of the rock.

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3.91 km

Tanzlinde Spies

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice shady place for the Kirwa and other events. There is also a hikers' car park here outside of the festive season, the wooden floor under the dancing linden tree …

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5.02 km

Picnic area with panoramic view of Spieß at the entrance to Eibgrat

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To be found at the entrance to the Eibgrat, and with a panoramic view of Spieß.

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6.16 km

Bench and table at Friedrichsberg trail junction

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Snack place 🥨🍞🥐

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9.28 km

View from Tannberg Summit

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Anyone who has mastered the steep climb coming from Plech will be rewarded with a great view.

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9.52 km

Rest Area at Tannberg

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Cozy rest area in an idyllic location. Some days you can sit here for hours without meeting another hiker - pure nature.

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10.4 km

The Jewish Cemetery (rock formation)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The name comes because of the large number of boulders, but a bit strange anyway.

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10.7 km

Größler-Berg Cave

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The small cave served as protection against bombing raids in WW II

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11.6 km

Country Inn Zur Traube, Plech

Highlight • Restaurant

Very good Franconian cuisine at fair prices. The hosts are very nice and courteous.
Family celebrations are also often celebrated there or hiking groups come here. It would make sense …

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12.0 km

Labyrinth on Gottvaterberg in Plech

Highlight • Monument

In my opinion, not really easy to see.

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18.4 km

Bench and observation platform at the edge of the forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quiet location on the edge of the forest

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19.4 km

At the Schlosshotel Betzenstein, the traces of history can be experienced in every corner. Antique furniture meets contemporary designer pieces. High quality art everywhere. English elegance paired with the cosiness …

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19.7 km

Schmidberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view over the village Betzenstein.

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19.9 km

View of Betzenstein from the Panorama Bench

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Great view over Betzenstein. The bank is getting a bit old.

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20.1 km

Tiefer Brunnen (Deep Well) and Well House, Betzenstein

Highlight • Monument

The deep well is still considered a technical masterpiece to this day. The 92m deep shaft was dug in just six years. Until November 1902, the deep well was the …

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20.6 km

Stiefel Natural Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

The boot, a rock in the shape of a boot, can be seen very nicely from the trail. If you want, you can also go up the 50m.

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21.1 km

Klauskirche Cave

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Very nice tunnel-like cave with a length of about 32m and 7 meters in height, at the southern entrance there is a display board with information about the through cave. …

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21.2 km

Betzenstein Adventure Park

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There is not only a high ropes course for large children and adults, but also a separate climbing garden especially for smaller children (kindergarten age accompanied by an adult). The …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

4.14 km

1.32 km

1.23 km

1.01 km

938 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

4.25 km

1.37 km

986 m

533 m

456 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, von Hormersdorf nach Betzenstein

St. Konrad Church Hormersdorf

Riegelstein Telecommunications Tower

Bench with a view of the rock formations

Tanzlinde Spies

Picnic area with panoramic view of Spieß at the entrance to Eibgrat

Bench and table at Friedrichsberg trail junction

View from Tannberg Summit

Rest Area at Tannberg

The Jewish Cemetery (rock formation)

Größler-Berg Cave

Country Inn Zur Traube, Plech

Labyrinth on Gottvaterberg in Plech

Bench and observation platform at the edge of the forest

Betzenstein Castle Hotel

Schmidberg Observation Tower

View of Betzenstein from the Panorama Bench

Tiefer Brunnen (Deep Well) and Well House, Betzenstein

Stiefel Natural Monument

Klauskirche Cave

Betzenstein Adventure Park

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