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Upper Franconia

Former power plant on the Eger River – Kaiserweg Trail along the Eger loop from Schwarzenhammer

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Upper Franconia

Former power plant on the Eger River – Kaiserweg Trail along the Eger loop from Schwarzenhammer

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1.0

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12

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Former power plant on the Eger River – Kaiserweg Trail along the Eger loop from Schwarzenhammer

01:55

18.0km

170m

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: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.80 km

Egertal Nature Reserve near Neuhaus

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful cycle path along the river Eger which runs through a narrow valley.

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2

3.28 km

Wooden Owl Sculpture at the Rocky Cliff

Highlight • Structure

The beautifully constructed path leads around the Eger Reservoir with many things to discover, such as the figure of an owl at a resting place, or the frog that was placed on a tree that protrudes into the water.

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3

6.94 km

Former power plant on the Eger River

Highlight • Monument

Hydropower

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4

7.55 km

Kaiserweg Trail along the Eger

Highlight • Trail

A very beautiful part of the Eger cycle path.

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5

7.58 km

Wellertal Trail along the Eger River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful path snakes along the Eger and leads you to the idyllic Egerstausee. The path is also a popular hiking trail, you should drive considerately.

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6

8.59 km

Bridge Over the Eger

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wide bridge over the Eger

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7

12.0 km

Stream in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Highlight • River

8

13.1 km

Blumenthal Holiday Estate

Highlight • Settlement

B

18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

1.47 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

2.36 km

1.31 km

599 m

156 m

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Lowest point (460 m)

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Wednesday 10 June

13°C

8°C

69 %

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