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Langesbühl Observation Tower – Dürrenwaid Slate Heap loop from Franconian Forest

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Langesbühl Observation Tower – Dürrenwaid Slate Heap loop from Franconian Forest

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Langesbühl Observation Tower – Dürrenwaid Slate Heap loop from Franconian Forest

05:27

19.4km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 7, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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3.30 km

Langesbühl Observation Tower

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At Langesbühl at 699 meters you have a wonderful all-round view of the Franconian Forest, Fichtel Mountains and Thuringian Forest. You can orientate yourself using the panorama plate.

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5.84 km

Twelve Apostles (Zwölf Apostel) — Standing Stones

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The mysterious stones, called "The Twelve Apostles", consist of a series of diabase stones. Scholars argue: have the monoliths been there for 5,000 years as a kind of Upper Franconian …

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11.9 km

12 Apostles Trail (Frankenwald Nature Park)

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Great views, perfect signage, lots of flowers in May, interesting highlights.

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12.6 km

Slate quarry in the Frankenwald Nature Park

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very impressive natural beauty. You definitely have to take the time for a visit

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12.6 km

Slate Seating Area With Valley View

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Nicely implemented idea for a rest area. Great panoramic view.

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12.8 km

Dürrenwaid Drinks Cave

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There is no inn here, but the drinks cave is just as good! Always well chilled drinks that "sweeten" the great hike

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14.1 km

Dürrenwaid Slate Heap

Highlight • Natural Monument

The slate dump in Dürrenwaiderhammer is an impressive testimony to slate mining in the Franconian Forest. The FrankenwaldSteigla 12-Apostle Trail leads below and directly over the slate dump.

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16.3 km

Silbersteiner Hikers' Watering Place

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During the summer you can get a cold beer or non-alcoholic drinks from the drinks machine inside the hut.

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

4.41 km

2.93 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

7.49 km

4.48 km

3.29 km

2.82 km

1.07 km

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Langesbühl Observation Tower – Dürrenwaid Slate Heap loop from Franconian Forest

Langesbühl Observation Tower

Twelve Apostles (Zwölf Apostel) — Standing Stones

12 Apostles Trail (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Slate quarry in the Frankenwald Nature Park

Slate Seating Area With Valley View

Dürrenwaid Drinks Cave

Dürrenwaid Slate Heap

Silbersteiner Hikers' Watering Place

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