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Bavaria
Upper Franconia
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Marktschorgast

🏛️ Weißenstein Tower – Weißenstein Spring loop from Marktschorgast

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
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Marktschorgast

🏛️ Weißenstein Tower – Weißenstein Spring loop from Marktschorgast

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🏛️ Weißenstein Tower – Weißenstein Spring loop from Marktschorgast

03:26

12.0km

300m

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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Naturpark Frankenwald

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Train Station

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100 m

Marktschorgast Train Station

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The station was originally located outside the town. Today, it is located on its southern edge. It gained regional importance due to its location on the steep "Schiefe Ebene" line. …

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525 m

Marktschorgast Old Town

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Perhaps the most beautiful spot in Marktschorgast is the historic market square. The granite-paved main street is lined with linden trees and draws the viewer's eye to the over 900-year-old parish church of St. James.

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694 m

The figures by artist Harro Frey embody the theme of "market" and depict a vendor with a tray and a child with a dog.
marktschorgast.de/verzeichnis/visitenkarte.php?mandat=186610

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740 m

Nice place to stay.

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1.43 km

A beautiful, very idyllic Hohlgasse.

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6.09 km

🍺 Weißenstein excursion inn

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The inn on the summit of the Weißenstein right next to the tower is a popular destination that is open all year round.

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6.11 km

🏛️ Weißenstein Tower

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Directly on the tower is a recommended restaurant with good service, delicious food and attractive prices. In addition, the Weißenstein spring and the Weißenstein summit can be found in the immediate vicinity.

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6.31 km

Weißenstein Spring

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Around 200 meters below the Weißenstein tower, a path leads to the Weißenstein spring, which was tapped in 1933.

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12.0 km

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Train Station

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7.76 km

1.55 km

1.40 km

914 m

339 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

3.25 km

2.19 km

1.57 km

418 m

369 m

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