VGN-Naturparktour – Streuobstwiesen-Streifzüge an der Frankenhöhe

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VGN-Naturparktour – Streuobstwiesen-Streifzüge an der Frankenhöhe

Moderate

4.5

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hikers

VGN-Naturparktour – Streuobstwiesen-Streifzüge an der Frankenhöhe

03:05

11.2km

180m

Hiking

On this tour along the edge of the Franconian Heights, you'll immerse yourself in traditional Franconian orchard landscapes and enjoy panoramic views across the Windsheim Basin to the Steigerwald Forest.

The hike begins at Ottenhofen-Bergel train station, which you can reach from Nuremberg by regional and S-Bahn trains. Follow the…

by VERKEHRSVERBUND GROSSRAUM NÜRNBERG

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.83 km

Wild Garlic in Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Highlight • Forest

Between Hasenweg and Rehweg you will pass wild garlic, which smells wonderful in spring.

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8.40 km

Teufelshäuschen Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Devil's House in the woods above Burgbernheim is a viewing platform built around a tree. From here, there is a wonderful view. The name comes from an old legend …

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9.65 km

Orchard Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

On this adventure trail near Burgbernheim, you'll learn fascinating facts about the traditional orchards that are so typical of the region. For example, you'll discover that there are over 2,000 different apple varieties in Germany and which animals live here.

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11.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

1.09 km

770 m

379 m

149 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

2.70 km

2.38 km

1.15 km

929 m

277 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

11°C

7°C

77 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

February 6, 2026

On this tour along the edge of the Franconian Heights, you'll immerse yourself in traditional Franconian orchard landscapes and enjoy panoramic views across the Windsheim Basin to the Steigerwald Forest.
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The hike begins at Ottenhofen-Bergel train station, which you can reach from Nuremberg by regional

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