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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Kulmbach

Veitlahm Waterfall – View of Veitlahm loop from Schmeilsdorf

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Kulmbach

Veitlahm Waterfall – View of Veitlahm loop from Schmeilsdorf

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4.8

(31)

133

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Veitlahm Waterfall – View of Veitlahm loop from Schmeilsdorf

02:53

10.2km

220m

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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Start point

Bus stop

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2.34 km

Quaint fountain 💦

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Quaint fountain that doesn't have a gargoyle, at least in mid-April.

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2

2.66 km

Veitlahm Waterfall

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Especially in winter a highlight, when the little trickle freezes!

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3

6.08 km

View of Plassenburg Castle

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From the edge of the forest, you have this unique view of the castle. It doesn't appear as imposing and majestic as from other directions. Instead, it seems to nestle against the mountainside.

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4

6.23 km

View of Veitlahm

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Chill-out bench with a vision

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5

6.72 km

Patersberg Nature Trail

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The Patersberg adventure park begins at the hikers' car park at the end of Veitlahm, opposite the Waldorf school, and ends at the Patersberg tower. Very interesting and well presented. …

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6

7.21 km

Patersberg Café (Patersberghof)

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Here you can find delicious homemade cakes 🎂

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7

7.37 km

St. Vitus Church, Veitlahm

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The small but venerable St. Vitus Church, which is located in the middle of the parish of Veitlahm, was built between 1597 and 1616

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8

8.11 km

Highland cattle at Wernstein Castle

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The Hochland cattle belong to the Künzberg family in Wernstein.

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.21 km

1.32 km

1.21 km

418 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

2.67 km

1.56 km

1.50 km

637 m

331 m

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Saturday 30 May

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11°C

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