Rumpelbach Gorge – Franconian Dune Trail loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

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Rumpelbach Gorge – Franconian Dune Trail loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

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Rumpelbach Gorge – Franconian Dune Trail loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

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13.4km

200m

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 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.67 km

Waterfall in Middle Franconia

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When frozen, it exudes a special charm.

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2.78 km

Undercut Rock Formation on the Stream

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Nice photo opportunity and an "adventurous white water crossing", which children can master well too ;-)

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2.88 km

Rumpelbach Gorge

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The Rumpelbach Gorge is a small sandstone gorge near the Altdorf district of Röthenbach. It is also called the Röthenbach Gorge after the Röthenbach, which flows into the Pegnitz near …

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5.04 km

Forest and Sandy Trails in Middle Franconia

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5.50 km

Heathland Trails Middle Franconia

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Great and impressive landscape.

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5.72 km

Franconian Dune Trail

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The Franconian Dunes Trail leads through a lesser-known but unique landscape shaped by sand in the south of the district of Nürnberger Land. This landscape was formed during the last …

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8.56 km

Panoramic View of Nuremberg

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It is a bit of a strenuous walk up the mountain, but up here it is quite quiet and you can breathe for a while.

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10.5 km

View of Altdorf and the surrounding countryside

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The meadow path down from Hegnenberg is wonderful. Old fruit trees grow on the slopes and you can let your gaze wander into the distance.

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13.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.60 km

2.70 km

1.11 km

824 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.65 km

3.21 km

3.13 km

2.00 km

315 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

June 22, 2024,Rundwanderung von Altdorf (b. Nürnberg) zur Röthenbachklamm, zu den Dünen und über Hegnenberg zurück

There are plenty of parking spaces at Altdorf train station.
In the Röthenbach Gorge you need to be free from vertigo and sure-footed (when it's wet).
We walked to the waterfall and a short stretch in the gorge. When the Röthenbach is full, it's difficult to get to the other side.
We took a short but steep trail out of …

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May 20, 2024,Dünenwanderweg Runde von Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

Sunny weather on Whit Monday, so we hike in the dunes. Today we walked a good part of the Franconian Dune Trail. Leaving Altdorf, we go along the Röthenbach, crossing water twice. After heavy rainfall, it is advisable to stay on the signposted dune trail. Leave the dune trail just before Hegnendorf and follow the Franconian Trail (marked with a …

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October 22, 2023,Fränkische Dünen – Heideflächen Runde von Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

Pure sun and the end of October ☀️🤗 Very nice hike, varied...

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February 5, 2022,Fränkischer Dünen Weg, 𝘙𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘵, Reichswald

I saw the tour recently at 🤔, yes at who actually, and I liked it.
The sun was supposed to come out today, so I set off in the late morning. Right away in Altdorf I took a wrong turn and my tour on my cell phone was gone again 🤦
So call the tour again and on we went. …

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