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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Kirchenpingarten

Gänskopf Hut – Hahnenbach Bridge loop from Kirchenpingarten

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Kirchenpingarten

Gänskopf Hut – Hahnenbach Bridge loop from Kirchenpingarten

Moderate

4.6

(5)

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Gänskopf Hut – Hahnenbach Bridge loop from Kirchenpingarten

02:02

7.00km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

38 m

Gänskopf Hut Trailhead Parking

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Large parking lot with a hiking map at the top and a bench with a cross at the bottom. Slope unfavorable for campers.

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593 m

Schamusi Trail – Woolen Creatures Path

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The Schamusi-Weg from the Gänskopfhütte towards Muckenreuth is a great highlight for young and old. Many woolly little mythical creatures will accompany you on the way.

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3

964 m

Gänskopf Hut

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A wonderful view and the hut will hopefully reopen on weekends.

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4

1.12 km

Insect hotel at Gänskopf Hut

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Insect hotel, which was probably set up for a holiday campaign.

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5

5.19 km

Haidenaab Spring

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If you are looking for the source I should move downhill for about 10 meters down the hill, next to the stone with the name you can see the water wiping out stones and moss

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6

5.70 km

View of Hahnengrüner Valley

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A very nice view not far from the path into the hahnengrüner valley and the Hahnenbach.

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7

6.70 km

Rest Area with Cross and View of Eckartsreuth

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Rest area with a beautiful view over Eckartsreuth. Unfortunately there is a lot of rubble behind it.

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8

6.75 km

Hahnenbach Bridge

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More of a walkway than a bridge, but helpful

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7.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

1.72 km

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

2.17 km

332 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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