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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt
Eckental

Hormesweiher – Eckenbach Gorge loop from Herpersdorf

Moderate

4.4

(7)

48

hikers

Hormesweiher – Eckenbach Gorge loop from Herpersdorf

02:31

9.50km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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41 m

Fitness and Health Park Eckental

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The fitness park near Eckental is an ideal starting point for those who decide quickly and want to do something for their health in nature, beautifully laid out paths, the …

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906 m

Hormesweiher

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Idyllically situated in the forest, easy to get around. Fish nature trail included. Nice destination.

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4.49 km

Eckenbach Gorge

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Small idyll close to the village ...

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5.97 km

Nice barbecue and playground in the municipality of Eckental

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6.83 km

Forgotten Ponds

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... hidden in the dense undergrowth along the way, these unused ponds offer a habitat for amphibians and aquatic insects

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9.13 km

View of Eberhardsberg

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The landscape is undulating, lovely and varied, beautiful little villages and the hop crops add to the charm.

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9.50 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.83 km

2.16 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

3.44 km

875 m

789 m

323 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

32°C

17°C

12 %

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