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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Neunkirchen am Brand

Forchheim Gate loop from Dormitz

Running trails & routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Neunkirchen am Brand

Forchheim Gate loop from Dormitz

Moderate

2.0

(1)

38

runners

Forchheim Gate loop from Dormitz

00:43

6.88km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.07 km

Forchheim Gate

Highlight • Monument

One of the gates of the 16th century rampart.

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2

3.11 km

Lauferlebnis Franconian Switzerland Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Good information for runners for inclusive route profile. Unfortunately, nothing is short for casual runners. The shortest distance is 13 km with 187 hm, the longest is 24 km with …

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3

3.27 km

Parish church of St. Laurentius Hetzles

Highlight • Religious Site

The St. Laurentiuskirche von Hetzles was demolished in 1884/86 down to the tower in order to make room for a new church, which was built according to the plans of …

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4

3.39 km

Half-timbered houses in Hetzles

Highlight • Settlement

Hetzles was first mentioned in a deed of gift by King Otto I in 1109 and can therefore look back on 900 years of history. The coat of arms of …

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5

3.41 km

Decorative dovecote in Hetzles

Highlight • Monument

A dovecote is used for the breeding and keeping of domestic pigeons and offers them protection against the weather and natural enemies. Special forms of freestanding dovecotes are pigeon towers and pigeon houses.

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6

6.15 km

Old Town Hall Neunkirchen am Brand

Highlight • Historical Site

Small chapel

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B

6.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

1.23 km

615 m

406 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

1.37 km

212 m

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