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Nürnberger Land

View of Eschenbach – Herold Tower loop from Vorra (Pegnitz)

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Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

View of Eschenbach – Herold Tower loop from Vorra (Pegnitz)

Moderate

4.7

(39)

110

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View of Eschenbach – Herold Tower loop from Vorra (Pegnitz)

04:02

12.9km

470m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

753 m

Café Inselblick on the Pegnitz

Highlight • Cafe

Absolutely take a look. Located directly on the Pegnitz, the Café Inselblick offers the ideal resting and refreshments on cycling and hiking tours. On the small terrace, directly above the …

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2

827 m

Vorra village shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice little village shop. Here you can refresh your provisions

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3

934 m

Schloss Vorra School Camp

Highlight • Castle

The school camp is housed in a beautiful castle.

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4

6.55 km

View of Eschenbach

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

7.36 km

Wengleinpark and Heroldsturm

Highlight • Historical Site

6

7.36 km

Herold Tower

Highlight • Monument

The herald tower can be found on the wooded slope west of Eschenbach. It lies there less like a tower and more like a seemingly medieval castle ruin. It was …

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7

8.21 km

Charlottenruh Viewpoint overlooking the Pegnitz Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful rock formation with a view of the Pegnitztal. Carved stone bench, Charlotten - Ruh. The ascent or, if you can, the ascent is worthwhile.

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8

10.3 km

View of Düsselbach from Lochfels

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewing bench on the Düsselbacher Wand with a great view of the Pegnitztal.

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B

12.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.13 km

3.13 km

2.60 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

3.97 km

1.44 km

1.09 km

898 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Friday 16 October

13°C

7°C

70 %

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