Beautiful Forest Path – Marien Spring loop from Kammerstein

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Beautiful Forest Path – Marien Spring loop from Kammerstein

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Beautiful Forest Path – Marien Spring loop from Kammerstein

02:54

10.6km

170m

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 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.57 km

Ungerthal Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Nice hiking section through an original valley with several ponds to the Quellensteig.

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7.31 km

The Heidenberg Forest was created around 800 as part of the newly founded Schwabach royal court. Administered since 1364 by the Nuremberg burgraves and later margraves of Brandenburg-Ansbach from their …

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7.37 km

Tree Tunnel Path

Highlight • Trail

This tunnel is most beautiful in summer and autumn.

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7.59 km

Bench With a View of the Ungertal Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice quiet place to take a break

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8.08 km

Ponds of Heidenberg Forest

Highlight • Lake

Lined up of several ponds that reach into the forest. There are hiking trails at the edge

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8.09 km

Quellensteig Trail (Heidenberg)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice path past various springs, only the Marienquelle and Josephaquelle are included. Idyllic climb over bridges and stairs.

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9.24 km

Rißmannfichte Shelter with Wedding Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

The tree was a kind of landmark of Heidenberg until it fell victim to a storm in 2019. Wood artist Ulli Hallmeyer from Spalt had implemented the idea of the "wedding bench."

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.97 km

2.95 km

411 m

239 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

2.81 km

2.49 km

2.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 29, 2022,Kammerstein - ADAC-Rundwanderweg

After heavy storms were forecast for the whole day and we had planned accordingly with the documentation center, we used the unexpectedly nice weather for the ADAC circular route near Kammerstein. We often noticed the small signpost on our tour of legends and have therefore wanted to do the round for a long time.
We started at the parking lot …

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April 10, 2022,Der ADAC - Rundwanderweg am Heidenberg südlich von Schwabach

The ADAC round on the Heidenberg south of Schwabach is an "old" classic. While 50 years ago it was still a Sunday stroll with the stroller, it has now become a hike for me.

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August 9, 2022,Kammerstein - ADAC-Rundwanderweg mit Quellensteig

The first 2 km were rather boring (why do so many paths in the forest have to be wide, tarred or gravel?!) But then it got really nice with secluded paths and many roots on the way.
While I'm writing this, I'm sitting comfortably on the lounger in front of the Kammerstein community center (see penultimate photo). Here you can …

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