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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Spröde Marter – Old Forester's Hut loop from Forchheim

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Spröde Marter – Old Forester's Hut loop from Forchheim

Moderate

4.8

(4)

24

hikers

Spröde Marter – Old Forester's Hut loop from Forchheim

03:22

12.2km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.78 km

Spröde Marter

Highlight • Monument

The "brittle torture" were professionally renovated by Forchheim forestry in 2014. The renovation was funded by the recreation center Erlangen.
The year of origin 1470 is specified. Further information is not available.
Source: baysf.de/de/wald-erkunden/denkmaeler-und-sanierungen/sproede-marter.html

Monument D-4-74-134-41 Commune Hausen.

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2.56 km

Rest Area at the Linden Tree of German Unity

Highlight • Rest Area

Donated by the Wimmelbacher Männla fraternity

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3.42 km

View of Forchheim from Petersbuche

Highlight • Viewpoint

View to Forchheim to the Walbala

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4.00 km

Old Forester's Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The old forest hut is located at the junction of the Forchheim-Willersdorf route with the old Rennweg, which runs along the back of the "Lower Mark" from about north (Schlammersdorf) to south (descent to Hausen) to almost 400 hm.

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4.40 km

Celtic Mound

Highlight • Historical Site

6

4.49 km

Moss Carpet

Highlight • Forest

7

6.90 km

Six Oaks Junction

Highlight • Natural Monument

6 forest paths and thus various hiking routes intersect here. A table and benches offer the opportunity to rest

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8

7.71 km

Käsperlsweiher

Highlight • Lake

romantic place to stay

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

253 m

Surfaces

6.53 km

4.89 km

557 m

253 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

28°C

14°C

48 %

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