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Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Ebermannstadt

Sugarloaf – Ruins of Neideck Castle loop from Ebermannstadt

Hard

5.0

(3)

116

runners

Sugarloaf – Ruins of Neideck Castle loop from Ebermannstadt

02:59

24.6km

650m

Running

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.79 km

Ultra Trail Run

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2

2.47 km

Wallerwarte Watchtower

Highlight • Monument

The tower can also be climbed on wooden stairs, really worth it! Great view from the top.

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3

7.18 km

Sugarloaf

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The Sugar Loaf invites you to a beautiful view. Make a snack with the bank.

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4

12.0 km

Ruins of Neideck Castle

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The castle ruins Neideck is one of the landmarks of Franconian Switzerland. She was at risk of falling for a long time and was unable to enter. Since 2008 it's …

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5

15.8 km

Shell Spring

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Wonderfully set in shell limestone.
But unfortunately dry at the moment.
But it gushes around the spring.
Sufficient seating available.

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6

17.5 km

A beautiful view over the Wiesenttal from a rock. A railing protects against falling and a bank invites you to linger.

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7

19.8 km

Hummerstein Viewpoint

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the lobster stone, formerly the Huns should have lived here, wonderful view, below is Gasseldorf, diagonally left above the Sugar Loaf above the pool, bottom right is the Leinleitertal, bottom …

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8

19.9 km

View West from Hummerstein

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Hummerstein is always a highlight 👍

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24.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

4.39 km

3.27 km

2.11 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.97 km

6.05 km

4.76 km

2.55 km

2.20 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Monday 12 October

13°C

-1°C

34 %

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