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Pegnitz

Kleiner Kulm Observation Tower – View of Pegnitz loop from Pegnitz

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pegnitz

Kleiner Kulm Observation Tower – View of Pegnitz loop from Pegnitz

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Kleiner Kulm Observation Tower – View of Pegnitz loop from Pegnitz

04:26

15.4km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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5.48 km

Kleiner Kulm Observation Tower

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The Little Kulm is located between the districts of Körbeldorf and Büchenbach. The first observation tower was built here shortly after the Second World War. The tower fell into disrepair …

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8.58 km

Hollenberg Mountain Station

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Nice, small snack bar with good snacks, there is also a vending machine for drinks. However, only open on weekends and with a limited number of seats, arriving early ensures the best seats.

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9.03 km

Kühloch bei Hollenberg

Cave Entrance

10.2 km

Rock Garden in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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very nice single trail

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12.1 km

Voithöhle Cave

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Nice but flat cave. The cave is a long tube stretching horizontally into the mountain, it is mostly uncomfortable to crawl. The total length should be 100m.

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12.2 km

Tabakspfeife Rock Formation

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The Dolomitfels "tobacco pipe" is a geotope and is located in the northwest of Pegnitz directly on the "Franconian mountain path". The bizarre rock is about 10m high. Geotope number: 472R055.

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13.7 km

Schlossberg Observation Tower, Pegnitz

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The lookout tower has stood on the 544 meter high Schlossberg since 1923, 97 steps lead up to the platform. From the top you have a very good view of the city and the surrounding area.

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13.8 km

Steep Forest Path to Schlossberg Observation Tower

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a fairly steep path leads here to the lookout tower on the Schlossberg and back

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14.2 km

View of Pegnitz

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From here you have a great view over the roofs of Pegnitz.

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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

4.72 km

2.01 km

1.83 km

1.16 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.50 km

2.72 km

2.36 km

2.20 km

1.39 km

217 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

18°C

12°C

96 %

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Comments

July 21, 2026,Aussichtstürme und Höhlen um Pegnitz

From Hollenberg to the Hollenberg ruins - with a beautiful view over Franconian Switzerland, continuing over the impressive and branched Dwarf Cave, the Kühloch near Hollenberg, the Felsengarten, the Voitshöhle and the "tobacco pipe" to the Schlossberg viewing tower Pegnitz with a great panoramic view. At the foot of the Schlossberg is a very nice beer garden. Many natural forest …

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September 1, 2024,Kleiner Kulm – Burgruine Hollenberg Runde von Pegnitz

Today we parked in the large free car park in Pegnitz Badstr.
A perfect starting point for our hike🥾 towards Kleiner Kulm.⛰️
The highest elevation in Franconian Switzerland. With a lookout tower at the summit.
After that we headed towards Hollerberg. The ruins there are worth seeing. It's also worth stopping for a break. 🍺
Refreshed, we headed back towards …

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April 27, 2025,2 Türme-Wanderung - Burgruine Hollenberg - Kleiner Kulm

Hiking in Franconian Switzerland this spring is simply a dream. The bright green leaves of the beech trees act like a fountain of youth for winter-damaged souls. Whether climbing the Schlossberg near Pegnitz with its tower or continuing along the Graadweg towards Hollenberg, this yellow-green light always shines into sun-deprived eyes. Passing fabulous-looking rock formations, one feels as if one …

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April 13, 2024,Rauf und Runter - über den Dächern von Pegnitz - ÖPNV

Beautiful tour around Pegnitz, as often accessible by public transport. It goes up and down, through forests, meadows and rocky landscapes. Great views guaranteed. Warning: the path from the Schlossberg down to the town is extremely steep. But you can avoid this with a small detour. The beer garden at the Schlossberg will reopen its doors from May 1st, 2024.

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October 20, 2024,Kleiner Kulm – von Pegnitz aus

Actually, weather online had promised that the clouds would clear up. That's why I chose the small Kulm near Pegnitz as my Sunday destination. I took the train to Pegnitz and from there directly to the small Kulm. First, relatively close to the city, on a beautiful path through bushes. A real single trail that really has something for hikers. …

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Kleiner Kulm Observation Tower – View of Pegnitz loop from Pegnitz

Kleiner Kulm Observation Tower

Hollenberg Mountain Station

Rock Garden in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Voithöhle Cave

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