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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Kronach
Steinwiesen

Ködel Reservoir – Nurn Chapel loop from Birnbaum

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Kronach
Steinwiesen

Ködel Reservoir – Nurn Chapel loop from Birnbaum

Moderate

4.8

(16)

53

hikers

Ködel Reservoir – Nurn Chapel loop from Birnbaum

04:37

15.9km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.54 km

Bench With a View of the Lake in Naturpark Frankenwald

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Nice view of the lake.
All benches are trashed, very creditable.

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2

2.08 km

Ködel Reservoir

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An impressive water reservoir located in beautiful tranquility

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3

8.19 km

Mauthaus Reservoir

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Here you can choose whether to walk left or right or do other activities.

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4

8.36 km

The Ködeltalsperre (dam Mauthaus) is the largest drinking water reservoir in Bavaria and is also called "Fjord of the Franconian Forest". The 11 km circuit around the dam is popular with hikers, cyclists and inline skaters.

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5

8.47 km

Ködel Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Good paths around the lake

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6

8.48 km

What to say Water for the thirsty biker! Cool and delicious!

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7

9.25 km

Josef-Wiese-Weg Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

8

10.2 km

Nurn Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

B

15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

994 m

750 m

395 m

141 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

5.45 km

1.91 km

1.77 km

885 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (430 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

23°C

14°C

37 %

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