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Through the Hammerbactal

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Through the Hammerbactal

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Through the Hammerbactal

04:21

14.4km

450m

Hiking

This 14-kilometer-long, varied and scenic circular hike takes you through the upper Hammerbach valley with some ups and downs. Numerous cultural and scenic attractions await you.

You start at the east gate in Engelthal, which was built in the 14th century as part of a monastery wall. Right on the…

by Nürnberger Land

Last updated: September 5, 2024

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40 m

Engelthal East Gate

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The east gate was built in the 14th century as part of the monastery wall. A renovation took place in 1721. Part of the monastery wall trail.

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6.73 km

Ruins of the St. Ottmar and St. Ottilie Chapel on Keilberg

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The watchtower on the old foundations of the chapel and the surrounding square offer an opportunity to take a break after the climb.

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7.54 km

View of Egensbach

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Ideal for a short break. Here you have a beautiful view of Egensbach. The way up leads to the chapel.

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8.64 km

Country Inn "The Quiet Brook"

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A very good inn, located directly on the cycling and hiking trails in Egensbach. Very friendly, prompt service, fair prices, and excellent food, whether you're looking for traditional fare or …

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11.1 km

Steinerne Rinne near Engelthal

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The Steinerne Rinne is a designated natural monument on the north-eastern slope of the 567-meter-high Buchenberg, about two kilometers southwest of the Engelthal community. There is another stone channel around …

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14.3 km

St. Willibald Chapel, Engelthal

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The "chapel barn", as it is also called, is a church ruin. It is the oldest church in Engelthal and existed before the monastery was built. On the day of …

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14.4 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

2.90 km

1.31 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

3.65 km

1.80 km

1.22 km

956 m

173 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

25°C

9°C

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Comments

February 20, 2026,Nürnberger Land: Durchs Hammerbachtal

Today, under glorious sunshine, I was drawn back to the Hammerbach Valley after a long time.

While the plateau in front of my house is still covered in a blanket of snow, spring is already in the air in the valley.

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October 3, 2024,Durch das Hammerbachtal

Varied and scenic circular tour through the upper Hammerbach valley with numerous cultural and scenic attractions.

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February 22, 2024

This 14-kilometer-long, varied and scenic circular hike takes you through the upper Hammerbach valley with some ups and downs. Numerous cultural and scenic attractions await you.
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You start at the east gate in Engelthal, which was built in the 14th century as part of a monastery wall. Right on the edge

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Through the Hammerbactal

Engelthal East Gate

Ruins of the St. Ottmar and St. Ottilie Chapel on Keilberg

View of Egensbach

Country Inn "The Quiet Brook"

Steinerne Rinne near Engelthal

St. Willibald Chapel, Engelthal

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