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Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim

Höllweiher near Herper – Oberscheinfeld Castle Ruins loop from Oberscheinfeld

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Middle Franconia

Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim

Höllweiher near Herper – Oberscheinfeld Castle Ruins loop from Oberscheinfeld

Moderate

4.6

(5)

12

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Höllweiher near Herper – Oberscheinfeld Castle Ruins loop from Oberscheinfeld

04:12

15.3km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

5.04 km

Höllweiher near Herper

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful ponds near Herper

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2

11.4 km

Red Cross at the Highest Point of Oberscheinfeld

Highlight • Religious Site

“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what prompted people to erect “their” cross at this point. (...) These wayside crosses were erected as visible signs and …

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3

12.0 km

Old Boundary Stone of the Casteller Forest

Highlight • Monument

Old landmark to the Casteller forest

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4

12.4 km

03:04 Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

It's this way. Striking intersection.

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5

13.3 km

Scenic circular trail on Schloßberg with a view of Naturpark Steigerwald

Highlight • Trail

There are a variety of different routes here, depending on your mood.

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6

14.3 km

Oberscheinfeld Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The until the 16th century In 1114-1202 castle called "Scheinfeld" was the seat of a noble family of the same name. In 1202 Friderich de Scevvelt borrowed money from Bishop …

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7

14.6 km

Picnic Area with Benches and Fire Pit

Highlight • Rest Area

A bit weathered, but beautifully situated.

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8

14.8 km

Eisenbahnweg Trail, Naturpark Steigerwald

Highlight • Trail

Really beautiful. If it has rained the days before, but also humid.

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B

15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.32 km

362 m

Surfaces

8.01 km

4.69 km

2.57 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Weather

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Monday 12 October

13°C

-1°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

August 9, 2025,Wanderung Herper See, Rotes Kreuz

It was quite warm today, 33 degrees 🤪 but it was pleasant in the forest.

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