Forchheim Imperial Palace – Forchheim Old Town loop from Forchheim

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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim Imperial Palace – Forchheim Old Town loop from Forchheim

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Forchheim Imperial Palace – Forchheim Old Town loop from Forchheim

01:13

4.67km

30m

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: September 26, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.68 km

half-timbered houses

Highlight • Historical Site

Great old half-timbered houses well preserved can be seen in the city.

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1.98 km

Forchheim Town Hall and Town Hall Square

Highlight • Monument

The cantilevers that can be found in many old houses, incidentally, stem from the fact that, in earlier times, taxes were often calculated based on the floor space of a …

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2.00 km

Hebendanz Brewery

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The pub of the Neder Brewery is a special place in Forchheim. Not only the original wooden beam ceiling from the 16th century exudes a homely charm, but also the …

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2.11 km

Forchheim Imperial Palace

Highlight • Castle

In addition to the tourist information, there is also the local museum and several archaeological museums.

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2.28 km

St. Martin's Church ⛪ Old Town Forchheim

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The Martinskirche can be found in the center of Forchheim:
The church emerged from the own chapel of a Carolingian royal court, in which several synods took place under Carolingians …

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2.42 km

Historic Town Hall of Forchheim

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The two-storey main building of the town hall was built in 1402, the magistrate's building next to it in 1535. The building owes a number of carved figures and scenes …

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2.67 km

Forchheim Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Forchheim old town is well worth seeing with numerous historical buildings and retail outlets

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2.87 km

The “Alte Wache” used to be home to the police guards. The building, built at the end of the 18th century, offers a good view over the parade ground, which used to be completely surrounded by trees.
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4.67 km

End point

Bus stop

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