VGN-Naturparktour – Mühlen, Ruinen und Talauen-Idylle im Aurachtal
VGN-Naturparktour – Mühlen, Ruinen und Talauen-Idylle im Aurachtal
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13.4km
130m
Hiking
On this tour, you'll hike through idyllic valleys and picturesque landscapes with flocks of sheep grazing on meadow slopes. Along the way, you'll make detours to ruins, discover historic mills, and enjoy the panoramic views of the Franconian Heights.
You start at Emskirchen train station, which can be reached from…
by VERKEHRSVERBUND GROSSRAUM NÜRNBERG
Last updated: April 10, 2026
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Your route passes through a protected area
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Naturpark Frankenhöhe
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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3.31 km
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4.82 km
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7.55 km
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13.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.61 km
4.25 km
2.03 km
511 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.81 km
3.55 km
1.68 km
361 m
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Elevation
Highest point (400 m)
Lowest point (320 m)
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Thursday 21 May
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By train through the beautiful Zenntal to Markt Erlbach. The route is shorter than you might think, the most beautiful part is the one along the Mittlere Aurach to Emskirchen. The hunting lodge right on the side of the road offers a good opportunity to take a rest.
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February 6, 2026
On this tour, you'll hike through idyllic valleys and picturesque landscapes with flocks of sheep grazing on meadow slopes. Along the way, you'll make detours to ruins, discover historic mills, and enjoy the panoramic views of the Franconian Heights.
You start at Emskirchen train station, which can be
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