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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Spröde Marter – Vogelherdbrunnen Spring loop from Forchheim

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Spröde Marter – Vogelherdbrunnen Spring loop from Forchheim

Moderate

5.0

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6

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Spröde Marter – Vogelherdbrunnen Spring loop from Forchheim

03:31

12.9km

190m

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: March 16, 2026

Waypoints

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1.78 km

Spröde Marter

Highlight • Monument

The "brittle torture" were professionally renovated by Forchheim forestry in 2014. The renovation was funded by the recreation center Erlangen.
The year of origin 1470 is specified. Further information is not available.
Source: baysf.de/de/wald-erkunden/denkmaeler-und-sanierungen/sproede-marter.html

Monument D-4-74-134-41 Commune Hausen.

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2.05 km

Heunhütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place to take a break

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3

2.58 km

Rest Area at the Linden Tree of German Unity

Highlight • Rest Area

Donated by the Wimmelbacher Männla fraternity

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4

3.45 km

Bench With View of Burk

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a good view of Burk (FO).

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3.45 km

View of Forchheim from Petersbuche

Highlight • Viewpoint

View to Forchheim to the Walbala

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6

5.97 km

Vogelherdbrunnen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nice place to rest

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7

10.1 km

Forest Stone Bench and Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful resting place at the edge of the forest with a view of Wimmelbach

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11.0 km

Forest Path with Wooden Post in Upper Franconia

Highlight • Forest

The place has been known as "Spröde Marter" since 1470.

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

778 m

657 m

Surfaces

7.31 km

3.49 km

1.19 km

626 m

273 m

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