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Middle Franconia

Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt

Lower Swan Pond – Middle Swan Pond loop from Marloffstein

Hiking trails & Routes

Middle Franconia

Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt

Lower Swan Pond – Middle Swan Pond loop from Marloffstein

Easy

4.7

(25)

97

hikers

Lower Swan Pond – Middle Swan Pond loop from Marloffstein

00:59

3.53km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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80 m

Lower Swan Pond

Highlight • Lake

Below Adlitz are the swan ponds. Apparently on holiday at the moment 🤣. The plastic ones have to step in.

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159 m

Picnic area at the Mittlerer Schwanenweiher

Highlight • Rest Area

This small seating area, which is perfect for a snack break, is located close to the hikers' car park.

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577 m

Upper Swan Pond

Highlight • Lake

Idyllic pond below Atzelsberg

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1.09 km

Märchenweiher near Atzelsberg

Highlight • Lake

In the forest there are several ponds. Lovingly, the ponds are called by the Erlangern "Swan Lake" or fairy tale pond. A very nice area to forget the stress of everyday life and relax.

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1.36 km

Rock Formations in Middle Franconia Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is rare to find such exposed rocks in this corner. Therefore remarkable.

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1.37 km

Western spring of the Märchenweiher

Highlight • Natural

The fairy tale pond near Atzelsberg Castle is fed by two small springs. This is the west flowing source.

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2.66 km

Fountain by the wayside

Highlight • Structure

A bank is also there.

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3.22 km

Middle Swan Pond

Highlight • Lake

Varied pond landscape with two cool springs.

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3.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

346 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

410 m

213 m

119 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Friday 10 July

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