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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Kulmbach
Neuenmarkt

Rauhe Mauer Viewing Platform – View of Marktschorgast loop from Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Kulmbach
Neuenmarkt

Rauhe Mauer Viewing Platform – View of Marktschorgast loop from Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg

Moderate

4.9

(24)

65

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Rauhe Mauer Viewing Platform – View of Marktschorgast loop from Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg

04:30

16.7km

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: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.81 km

Railway Bridge No. V Tunnel (Schiefe Ebene)

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Bridge No. V is the lowest of the so-called "Rough Walls." This is the name given to the stone dams because of their appearance. It primarily serves as a passage …

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5.61 km

The engineers performed exemplary pioneering work in railway construction on the largest structure of the "Schiefen Ebene" (Slope Plane). The dam crest is 32 meters above the "Schützengraben" side valley. …

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5.87 km

Rauhe Mauer Viewing Platform

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From the viewing platform, you can get a good view of the "Schiefen Ebene" line and take some great photos. This spot is especially popular during the "Whitsun Steam Days."

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4

6.08 km

This barrier was intended to potentially slow advancing Warsaw Pact tanks during the Cold War. The striking barrier was built in 1983. Trapezoidal concrete sections were piled up, reinforced with …

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9.43 km

View of Marktschorgast

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Nice view of the town center with church

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10.5 km

If you really need to slow down, there is a lovely rest area with a fountain.
Perfect for a short rest!

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7

13.8 km

The Stone Bridge from 1711 over the Schorgast, also called "Wernersbruck", is a technical monument and a masterly craftsmanship with a high rarity value.
For centuries, heavy horse-drawn wagons of …

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13.9 km

Historic Market Square, Wirsberg

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The historic market square in Wirsberg with the historic town hall forms a beautiful half-timbered ensemble. Herrmann's Romantik Posthotel from star chef Alexander Herrmann is also located here.

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16.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.64 km

4.15 km

3.04 km

2.69 km

179 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

4.52 km

3.01 km

2.33 km

2.00 km

133 m

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

77 %

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