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Middle Franconia

Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt

View of Eberhardsberg – Bench with a view of the pond loop from Eckental

Hiking trails & Routes

Middle Franconia

Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt

View of Eberhardsberg – Bench with a view of the pond loop from Eckental

Moderate

4.6

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51

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View of Eberhardsberg – Bench with a view of the pond loop from Eckental

02:52

11.0km

80m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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37 m

Eckenhaid Castle

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Former patrician castle, today a guest house.

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2

102 m

Eckenhaid Village Well

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The village fountain is in Eckenhaid opposite the castle today inn. At Easter, the fountain becomes the Easter fountain

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3

193 m

Easter Garden Eckenhaid

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In this private garden Fam. Wiedner adorns yard and garden areas with more than 5000 eggs of all kinds. Visitors are welcome. Very impressive, what a commitment shown here. Opposite …

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922 m

Hormesweiher

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Beautiful pond in the middle of the forest. With a total area of approx. 3.5 hectares, the Hormesweiher is the largest body of water in the Eckental fishing association.

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1.62 km

Fitness and Health Park Eckental

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The fitness park near Eckental is an ideal starting point for those who decide quickly and want to do something for their health in nature, beautifully laid out paths, the …

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6

2.04 km

View of Eberhardsberg

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The landscape is undulating, lovely and varied, beautiful little villages and the hop crops add to the charm.

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7

4.30 km

Wildlife Enclosure Near Ebach

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Watch deer up close at the game reserve near Ebach.

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8

10.8 km

Bench with a view of the pond

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Beautiful pond in Eckenhaid with inviting benches to linger. Nature in the middle of the village.

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

1.80 km

1.41 km

961 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

2.50 km

2.23 km

1.07 km

930 m

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