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Middle Franconia

Schmausenbuck Tower – Schmausenbuck Water Reservoir loop from Nürnberg-Rehhof

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Middle Franconia

Schmausenbuck Tower – Schmausenbuck Water Reservoir loop from Nürnberg-Rehhof

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Schmausenbuck Tower – Schmausenbuck Water Reservoir loop from Nürnberg-Rehhof

01:33

5.79km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.90 km

Root-strewn path at the eastern end of the Tiergarten

Highlight • Trail

Sharpens the senses while running and looks rustic.

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2

2.01 km

Sandstone Formations at Schmausenbuck

Highlight • Natural Monument

The sandstone cliffs directly on the forest path are really worth seeing and are a nice change.

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2.46 km

Schmausenbuck Tower

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The Schmausenbuck is an elevation right next to the Nuremberg Zoo, in the middle of the beautiful Reichswald. For a beautiful view high above the treetops, you can climb the …

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2.75 km

Schmausenbuck Water Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

One of the four elevated tanks for Nuremberg's drinking water supply is also located on the Schmausenbuck. The three vaults from the years 1885, 1902 and 1918 with a total capacity of 70,000 m³ are housed in an earth-covered mound.

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2.76 km

Sandstone Bat Carving

Highlight • Monument

Another impressively beautiful sandstone rock is located near the fenced-in elevated tank (Nuremberg drinking water supply).

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2.78 km

Old Oak Tree with Burl

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

2.80 km

Water Protection Facility in Middle Franconia

Highlight • Monument

8

3.04 km

Sandstone Quarry with Carved Reliefs

Highlight • Natural Monument

The red sandstones are impressive, the work of the stonemasons can still be clearly seen.
As well as the sandstone reliefs, s and the Grazfitis.😁

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5.79 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

2.36 km

511 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

2.26 km

526 m

418 m

125 m

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