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EifelFranke went for a hike
August 3, 2026 at 10:41
Oberer Bayerischer Wald: Zur Ruine Stockenfels
Auf meist breiten Forstwegen führt die Tour zu Ruine Stockenfels, dem Rummelfels und Wasserstein.
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EifelFranke went for a hike
August 2, 2026 at 11:25
Frankenalb: Zwischen Traunfeld und Schupf
Abwechslungsreiche Wanderung auf altbekannten Wegen und Pfaden der fränkischen Alb.
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7 days ago
Once again it's time to break in new shoes. And what could be better suited for that than the familiar paths in the home region.
From gravel paths, meadow paths to soft or rooty forest trails, everything is included, including a proper descent down to the Kainsbach and after crossing the stream and a
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EifelFranke went for a hike
August 1, 2026 at 10:21
Oberpfalz: Im Charlottenhofer Weihergebiet
Eine Wanderung durch die herrliche Weiherlandschaft und stillen Wälder bis zum Murner See.
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August 1, 2026
I've often thought while cycling through the Charlottenhofer Weibergebiet that I should design a suitable tour to hike through the charming landscape.
However, @Staufer has already designed the tour - many thanks for that! 👍😉
And truly a great landscape! Idyllic ponds, marsh and moorland, and cozy forests
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EifelFranke went for a hike
July 22, 2026 at 10:29
Nürnberger Land: Durch die fränkische Dünenlandschaft
Auf sandigen Pfaden durch die herrlichen Flechten- und Kiefernwälder nahe Weißenbrunn.
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July 22, 2026
Today I was drawn back to the dune landscape near Altdorf for a short tour.
Predominantly sandy paths and trails lead through the beautiful forest and over the impressive dunes.
Always worth a detour!
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EifelFranke went for a hike
July 17, 2026 at 11:31
Der Erzweg - Etappe 9
Die letzte Etappe führt abwechslungsreich durch die schöne Landschaft des Naturpark Hirschwald von Hausen nach Kastl.
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July 17, 2026
The last stage of the Erzweg trail starts in muggy and mixed weather conditions. And similar to the weather, I also had mixed feelings. On the one hand, glad to have completed a trail again, on the other hand, also wistful that this great trail would soon be coming to an end.
From Hausen, the path initially
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EifelFranke went for a hike
July 12, 2026 at 09:46
Der Erzweg - Etappe 8
Diese Etappe führt von Theuern im Vilstal durch den Hirschwald und über offene Hochflächen nach Hausen.
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July 12, 2026
Today there was, so to speak, a reunion with an old acquaintance, the Hirschwald Nature Park.
While shortly after Theuern, somewhat irritated by the route guidance, I wandered across a stubbly, mown grain field, only to then crawl a little through the undergrowth to reach the cycle path, I continued on
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EifelFranke went for a hike
July 10, 2026 at 12:42
Der Erzweg - Etappe 7
Die waldreiche Wanderung führt von der Straße bei Altenricht über Ebermannsdorf nach Theuern
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July 10, 2026
This stage starts again, as the last one ended, on the roadside, to immediately dive into the Freihölser Forst. Wonderful paths, and also some gravel paths, lead through the beautiful pine forest.
On the Teufelsweiher, some coots are swimming, the small black chicks could easily be overlooked against
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EifelFranke went for a hike
July 4, 2026 at 09:52
Der Erzweg - Etappe 6
Eine herrliche Etappe von Sulzbach-Rosenberg nach Altenricht, beginnend mit herrlichen Weitblickenden und endend in einer idyllischen Weiherlandschaft.
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July 4, 2026
For my next stage, I combined two official stages into one again.
With a view of the blast furnace, it starts again. Even if it is a smaller blast furnace, it is still an impressive industrial relic.
Following the road, further buildings from the time of ore mining can be seen, as well as the swing bridge
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EifelFranke went for a hike
July 3, 2026 at 10:13
Der Erzweg - Etappe 5
Eine herrliche Etappe von Lichtenegg nach Sulzbach-Rosenberg, über viele schmale Pfade durch Wald und Wiesen und an imposanten Felsen vorbei.
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July 3, 2026
The 5th stage begins again with the magnificent view of the castle ruins above the town, before continuing on narrow paths through the forest.
While between Tannlohe and Kutschendorf there are once again beautiful views over the Hersbrucker Schweiz, I soon dive back into the shady forest to climb uphill
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EifelFranke went for a hike
June 28, 2026 at 08:23
Der Erzweg - Etappe 4
Die vierte Etappe führt durch die Täler und Höhen der Hersbrucker Schweiz mit ihren tiefen Tälern und felsgespickten Wäldern, von Etzelwang nach Lichtenegg dem Rotkreuz folgend.
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June 28, 2026
It continues and first goes back up the mountain from Etzelwang. A few nice views back before the path leads into the forest.
Narrow paths lead through the shady forest and make the heat bearable. Past the Norisschanze, a former ski jump, it continues.
Between forest and wide views, the path leads across
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EifelFranke went for a hike
June 26, 2026 at 12:02
Der Erzweg - Etappe 3
Von der Maximiliansgrotte führt der Weg durch die Wald- und Wiesenlandschaft der Frankenalb weiter nach Etzelwang.
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June 26, 2026
And it continues on the Erzweg.
The path leads past the closed entrance to the Maximiliansgrotte. Only with a guided tour can you enjoy this impressive show cave with its stalactites and stalagmites. Today, I can only look at the inconspicuous wooden door before the path leads me further on.
The first
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EifelFranke went for a hike
June 20, 2026 at 09:58
Der Erzweg - Etappe 2
Offiziell die Etappen 2 und 3 zu einer längeren und sehr vielseitigen Etappe zusammengelegt. Von Michelfeld bis zur Maximiliansgrotte.
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June 20, 2026
And so it continues on the Erzweg from Michelfeld. I'm still unpacking my camera from my backpack when a bird already poops on my arm... What a shitty start one might think now, but I prefer to see it as a good omen, as it promises another very nature-oriented hike today. 😅
With a view into the monastery
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EifelFranke went for a hike
June 19, 2026 at 10:58
Der Erzweg - Etappe 1
Eine herrliche und abwechslungsreiche 1. Etappe des rund 155 Kilometer langen Wanderwegs von Pegnitz nach Kastl. Hier erstmal bis Michelfeld.
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June 19, 2026
While most people probably think of shade, ice, or swimming pools when temperatures are above 30 degrees Celsius, I prefer to go on my next stage hike in such wonderful weather. 🥾🌞
So this path will accompany me in the coming days and weeks. Always according to time, desire and mood and also a little
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EifelFranke went for a hike
June 7, 2026 at 12:07
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June 7, 2026
Today, after a long time, the route led me towards Regensburg again, more precisely to Wenzenbach with the pretty Schönberg Castle.
But first, the path, or rather a road, led me uphill out of the town, before soft paths and trails led through the forest.
Soon the Roitherauer Bach stream is reached, which
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EifelFranke went for a hike
May 29, 2026 at 08:30
Nürnberger Land: Von Altdorf nach Pommelsbrunn
Der Markierung Blauer Punkt auf weißem Grund folgend, führt diese Streckenwanderung durch den östlichen Teil des Nürnberger Landes.
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May 29, 2026
With glorious hiking weather, I decided today to follow the Blaupunkt, which leads from Altdorf near Nuremberg to Pommelsbrunn. So, across the home region.
I relocated the starting point from the train station in Altdorf to the forest on the outskirts of town, to spare myself the streets through the residential
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What should I say?
I had thought of a forest-rich hike to escape the heat. I hadn't considered the countless wide and sunny gravel paths...
I felt like exploring the castle ruins. I hadn't considered that it might be closed...
I dragged myself up to the Rummelfels to enjoy the view. I hadn't considered
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