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Hesselberg Summit loop from Wittelshofen

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Hesselberg Summit loop from Wittelshofen

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Hesselberg Summit loop from Wittelshofen

01:05

8.41km

260m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.96 km

Path Into the Hesselberg Forest

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The path leads into the forest of the Hesselberg; the light was very dim because of the thunderstorm ...

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2.93 km

Geological Educational Trail Hesselberg

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Boards show you the way, depending on how you want to go

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3.11 km

Viewpoint bench on the Hesselberg Geological Trail

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There would be a nice view here if the view had been good.

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3.30 km

View of the Hesselberg Transmission Tower

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Here you have a nice view of the radio mast.

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3.70 km

View to the south from Hesselberg

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Here you have a very nice view of the landscape to the south

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3.93 km

Communication Tower (Middle Franconia)

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The mast is securely anchored, because the winds blow stronger up here than in the valley.

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3.94 km

Hesselberg Summit

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As a witness mountain (a single mountain in a layered landscape) of the Franconian Jura, the Hesselberg is geologically closely related to the Staffelberg (Lichtenfels district) or the Walberla (Forchheim district).

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4.05 km

View of Hesselberg and the transmission tower

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Here on the Hesselberg there are some buildings that still want to be explored ...

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8.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.47 km

1.30 km

999 m

403 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.60 km

1.48 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

26°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Hesselberg Summit loop from Wittelshofen

Path Into the Hesselberg Forest

Geological Educational Trail Hesselberg

Viewpoint bench on the Hesselberg Geological Trail

View of the Hesselberg Transmission Tower

View to the south from Hesselberg

Communication Tower (Middle Franconia)

Hesselberg Summit

View of Hesselberg and the transmission tower

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