Forchheim Old Town – Little Venice loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

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Forchheim Old Town – Little Venice loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

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Forchheim Old Town – Little Venice loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

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3.05km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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775 m

Old Guardhouse, Forchheim

Highlight • Historical Site

The “Alte Wache” used to be home to the police guards. The building, built at the end of the 18th century, offers a good view over the parade ground, which used to be completely surrounded by trees.
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919 m

Forchheim Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Forchheim old town is well worth seeing with numerous historical buildings and retail outlets

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1.39 km

Forchheim Imperial Palace

Highlight • Castle

In addition to the tourist information, there is also the local museum and several archaeological museums.

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1.53 km

Forchheim Town Hall and Town Hall Square

Highlight • Monument

The cantilevers that can be found in many old houses, incidentally, stem from the fact that, in earlier times, taxes were often calculated based on the floor space of a …

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1.82 km

half-timbered houses

Highlight • Historical Site

Great old half-timbered houses well preserved can be seen in the city.

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1.97 km

Kammerer's Mill (Leaning House), Forchheim

Highlight • Historical Site

The Kammerersmühle in Wiesentstrasse is not only an eye-catcher because of its pretty half-timbered structure. The building, built in 1698, has sunk on one side towards the Wiesent over the …

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1.99 km

Little Venice

Highlight • Historical Site

Old houses right on the banks of the Wiesent River. Always look very romantic.

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2.04 km

Forchheim Fish Boxes on the Wiesent

Highlight • Monument

Here, fish are kept after they are caught until they are sold or consumed. This means that even in winter you can have fresh fish that doesn't taste muddy.

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3.05 km

End point

Train Station

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