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Zum Alten Schloss – Franconian Mountain Trail loop from Hersbruck

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Zum Alten Schloss – Franconian Mountain Trail loop from Hersbruck

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Zum Alten Schloss – Franconian Mountain Trail loop from Hersbruck

04:13

14.4km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Start point

Bus stop

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941 m

Großviehberg Quarry Hut — View over the Happurg gravel lake and reservoir

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The small house not only offers the possibility of shelter but also a great view over to Happurg and the quarry and reservoir. There is also a viewing point nearby, …

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3.74 km

Zum Alten Schloss

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Nice village on the mountain with refreshments

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3.83 km

Franconian Mountain Trail

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A piece of the Franconian mountain path on which it goes up quite steeply.

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4.40 km

Wooden Shelter by the Pond

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Great wooden hut for a rest. Opposite is a pen for goats.

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4.52 km

Goat Enclosure

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Large enclosure for goats. Next door there is a small wooden hut to rest.

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8.54 km

Eschenbach Castle

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The castle Eschenbach is a former moated castle and is now a listed building. Since the 15th century, the building is owned by the Ebner family and is still largely …

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11.1 km

Wild Garlic Carpet in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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On this slope along the way you can find an impressive natural occurrence of wild garlic in spring (March / April) - you can see and smell it - simply gigantic.

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13.1 km

View of Hersbruck from the clearing

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From this clearing, located directly on various hiking trails, you have a beautiful view of Hersbruck and the surrounding mountains.

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.84 km

2.73 km

2.61 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

3.79 km

3.59 km

3.19 km

2.78 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Monday 22 June

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Zum Alten Schloss – Franconian Mountain Trail loop from Hersbruck

Großviehberg Quarry Hut — View over the Happurg gravel lake and reservoir

Zum Alten Schloss

Franconian Mountain Trail

Wooden Shelter by the Pond

Goat Enclosure

Eschenbach Castle

Wild Garlic Carpet in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

View of Hersbruck from the clearing

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