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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

View from the Retterner Kanzel – View from Högelstein loop from Weilersbach

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

View from the Retterner Kanzel – View from Högelstein loop from Weilersbach

Moderate

3.9

(12)

39

hikers

View from the Retterner Kanzel – View from Högelstein loop from Weilersbach

01:46

6.03km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 23, 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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Start point

Parking

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1

52 m

Trailhead parking near the Retterner Kanzel

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This signposted hiking parking area is located in the forest between Rettern and Ehrlersheim, and is spread over two levels. There's also a seating area for resting.

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2

255 m

Trail to Rettener Kanzel

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If you want, you can either walk in a gully or two meters above on a flowing trail.

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3

460 m

View from the Retterner Kanzel

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The Ranges Pulpit is the southernmost point of the plateau Lange Meile. Here there was a medieval castle, of which today only ramparts and moats can be seen. From the …

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4

2.28 km

View from Högelstein

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From Högelstein opens a wonderful view, a bank invites you to rest.

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4.02 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

4.28 km

Viewpoint Bench on the Panorama Trail

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Very nicely located bench with a view.

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7

4.56 km

View of Schloss Jägersburg

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Jägersburg Castle is a former hunting lodge that was built at the beginning of the 18th century. Today the stately property is used for events such as weddings and meetings.

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8

5.48 km

View of Rettern

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Rettern is a Franconian village that belongs to Eggolsheim.

(Source: Wikipedia)

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9

5.73 km

View of Schloss Jägersburg

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6.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

429 m

188 m

180 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

1.36 km

1.35 km

905 m

133 m

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Friday 10 July

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