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Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

Old Quarry Grossviehberg – View of Hersbruck Old Town loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

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Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

Old Quarry Grossviehberg – View of Hersbruck Old Town loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

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4.7

(125)

481

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Old Quarry Grossviehberg – View of Hersbruck Old Town loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

02:18

7.97km

190m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

316 m

Nuremberg Gate (Nürnberger Tor), Hersbruck

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The Nuremberg Gate is part of the city wall built in the 15th century. Other gates are the hospital gate and the water gate. A four-storey tower with a half-hipped …

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2

868 m

Hersburg water gate

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The water gate is part of the medieval city fortifications from the middle of the 15th century, built during the Hussite raids and preserved in ruins, and stands on the …

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3

3.73 km

Calorie Trail – Trout

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The calorie path starts at Hersbruck Castle and motivates hikers in a special way, because along the way there are funny boards informing about the previous calorie consumption. This is …

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4

4.98 km

Rest area with a view

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From this place you have a nice view towards Hersbruck, good place for a break.

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5

5.10 km

Old Quarry Grossviehberg

Highlight • Structure

6

6.76 km

View of Hersbruck and Surrounding Hills

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7

6.80 km

Twisted Tree Avenue on Michelsberg

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8

6.95 km

View of Hersbruck Old Town

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There are always seats on the way up.

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7.97 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

2.50 km

1.70 km

332 m

132 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

1.96 km

1.87 km

1.27 km

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Sunday 21 June

32°C

18°C

39 %

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