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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Effeltrich

View of Hetzleser Berg – Bench with a view near Gaiganz loop from Effeltrich

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Effeltrich

View of Hetzleser Berg – Bench with a view near Gaiganz loop from Effeltrich

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View of Hetzleser Berg – Bench with a view near Gaiganz loop from Effeltrich

01:45

6.40km

100m

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: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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1

106 m

St. Vitus Church, Gaiganz

Highlight • Religious Site

The first mention of the branch church St. Vitus was about 700 years ago. Today it belongs to the parish of St. Georg in Effeltrich.

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872 m

A sign of the deeply rooted Christian faith in the region

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3

1.31 km

a good tip for a break, with a distant view

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1.74 km

5

3.42 km

Very old atonement cross

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According to legend, a tailor should have stabbed his wife with scissors here.

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6

4.22 km

View of Hetzleser Berg

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Nice vantage point over to the Hetzles

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4.98 km

On the Höhenkam you have a beautiful and wide view on both sides.

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6.03 km

Bench with a view near Gaiganz

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Beautiful view. The only rest area in the area

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6.40 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

1.34 km

662 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

1.33 km

1.20 km

754 m

433 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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