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Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim

Emskirchen

VGN-Naturparktour – Mühlen, Ruinen und Talauen-Idylle im Aurachtal

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Germany

Bavaria

Middle Franconia

Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim

Emskirchen

VGN-Naturparktour – Mühlen, Ruinen und Talauen-Idylle im Aurachtal

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VGN-Naturparktour – Mühlen, Ruinen und Talauen-Idylle im Aurachtal

03:32

13.4km

130m

Hiking

On this tour, you'll hike through idyllic valleys and picturesque landscapes with flocks of sheep grazing on meadow slopes. Along the way, you'll make detours to ruins, discover historic mills, and enjoy the panoramic views of the Franconian Heights.

You start at Emskirchen train station, which can be reached from…

by VERKEHRSVERBUND GROSSRAUM NÜRNBERG

Last updated: April 10, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.31 km

Schauerberger Mühle

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Along the Aurach Trail you'll pass several historic mills, like the Schauerberg Mill shown here. If you follow the path towards Kotzenaurach, you can also visit the Finken Mill and the Holz Mill.

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4.82 km

Pötterhause Shelter

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A great, sturdy shelter. You can enjoy your snack here.

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7.55 km

Mosbacher Mill

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From the outside it looks like a museum. There is also a sawmill next door.

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13.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.61 km

4.25 km

2.03 km

511 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.81 km

3.55 km

1.68 km

361 m

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

22°C

14°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

August 14, 2024,Wanderung von Markt Erlbach nach Emskirchen

By train through the beautiful Zenntal to Markt Erlbach. The route is shorter than you might think, the most beautiful part is the one along the Mittlere Aurach to Emskirchen. The hunting lodge right on the side of the road offers a good opportunity to take a rest.

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February 6, 2026

On this tour, you'll hike through idyllic valleys and picturesque landscapes with flocks of sheep grazing on meadow slopes. Along the way, you'll make detours to ruins, discover historic mills, and enjoy the panoramic views of the Franconian Heights.
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You start at Emskirchen train station, which can be

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Schauerberger Mühle

Pötterhause Shelter

Mosbacher Mill

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