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Kupfer Stream – Forchtenberg Castle Ruins loop from Niedernhall

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Kupfer Stream – Forchtenberg Castle Ruins loop from Niedernhall

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Kupfer Stream – Forchtenberg Castle Ruins loop from Niedernhall

05:23

19.0km

400m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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4.83 km

Kupfer Stream

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The copper is a left tributary in the Hohenlohekreis in northeastern Baden-Württemberg of almost 26 km in length, which flows in Forchtenberg from left and southeast into the Kocher.
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10.3 km

Black Footbridge (Kupfertal)

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Thank you Professor Würth for financing the restoration of the black bar.

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12.6 km

Historic town center of Forchtenberg

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Winding alleys lead past old city gates such as the Brunnentor and the Würzburger Tor, along the city wall, to the town hall, the town fountain, and up to the …

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12.9 km

Brunnentor, Forchtenberg

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Classic German, home-style dishes are served in a rustic, cozy atmosphere: from schnitzel to salads to regional specialties.

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13.0 km

Forchtenberg Town Wall and Walkway

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The city walls and battlements of Forchtenberg are impressive examples of medieval defensive architecture – and still shape the appearance of the old town today.

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13.2 km

St. Michael's Church Forchtenberg

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The origins of St. Michael's Church date back to around 1300. It was renovated several times, but was always in a state of disrepair. In 1934, the church was replaced by a new building.

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13.4 km

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

3.67 km

3.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

6.39 km

2.08 km

1.25 km

811 m

399 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Comments

February 10, 2024,Rundweg Giebelheide zur Burgruine Forchtenberg an der Kupfer entlang

After all the rain, ferns and mosses shone in the brightest shades of green.

The mosses in particular grew everywhere and seemed to radiate from within.

When it comes to beetles and the like, I would almost guess bioluminescence, that's how intense it was.

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August 23, 2025,Forchtenberg - Hermersberg - Forchtenberg

Today we were on one of our regular routes. We started in Forchtenberg, but because of geniessertour.de, we stopped at the train station parking lot instead of the bus station. The first section is along the city wall to the church and then up to the castle ruins. The view in all directions from the tower is truly beautiful. Above …

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Kupfer Stream – Forchtenberg Castle Ruins loop from Niedernhall

Hermersberg Estate

Kupfer Stream

Black Footbridge (Kupfertal)

Historic town center of Forchtenberg

Brunnentor, Forchtenberg

Forchtenberg Town Wall and Walkway

St. Michael's Church Forchtenberg

Forchtenberg Castle Ruins

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