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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Kulmbach
Ködnitz

View of Plassenburg Castle – Kulmbach Market Square loop from Landkreis Kulmbach

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Kulmbach
Ködnitz

View of Plassenburg Castle – Kulmbach Market Square loop from Landkreis Kulmbach

Moderate

4.8

(154)

496

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View of Plassenburg Castle – Kulmbach Market Square loop from Landkreis Kulmbach

03:18

11.4km

270m

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 22, 2026

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1

2.74 km

Pavilion in the Beech Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

A beautiful mixed forest of beech, maple, oak and birch. Right in the middle: a pavilion.

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2

3.60 km

View of Plassenburg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view from the beech forest of the castle wall and the Plassenburg. Particularly great at sunset.

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4.60 km

Bench with a View of Kulmbach

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are several benches on the footpath to the castle, but the view of the city from this one is particularly beautiful.

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4.80 km

Red Tower, Kulmbach

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The Red Tower stands on a hill. It is part of the city's fortifications from the 13th century. The five-storey tower - the top storey is built in half-timbering - …

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4.99 km

Kulmbach Market Square

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A unique number of old villas, picturesque old town and museums. That's enough for a vacation. You also have a connection to the Franconian Forest, which I call a stronghold …

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5.00 km

Spitalgasse, Kulmbach

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A beautiful old town

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7.95 km

Rehberg Nature Trail

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The nature trail is particularly suitable for families with children. Along the way there are signs with the names of plants, animals and explanations about the forest habitat. At some …

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8.71 km

Rehbrünnla

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Up until the beginning of the Second World War it was common in Franconia, according to an old popular belief, for young girls to fetch “Easter water” from springs and …

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11.4 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.97 km

1.45 km

1.07 km

582 m

361 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

2.96 km

2.28 km

1.63 km

1.06 km

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