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Forchheim Old Town – half-timbered houses loop from Forchheim

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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim Old Town – half-timbered houses loop from Forchheim

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Forchheim Old Town – half-timbered houses loop from Forchheim

01:07

4.36km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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1.57 km

Old Guardhouse, Forchheim

Highlight • Historical Site

The “Alte Wache” used to be home to the police guards. The building, built at the end of the 18th century, offers a good view over the parade ground, which used to be completely surrounded by trees.
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1.77 km

Forchheim Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Forchheim old town is well worth seeing with numerous historical buildings and retail outlets

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1.92 km

Forchheim Main Street

Highlight • Settlement

Forchheim's main shopping street runs here

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2.12 km

Hebendanz Brewery

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The pub of the Neder Brewery is a special place in Forchheim. Not only the original wooden beam ceiling from the 16th century exudes a homely charm, but also the …

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2.15 km

Forchheim Town Hall and Town Hall Square

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The cantilevers that can be found in many old houses, incidentally, stem from the fact that, in earlier times, taxes were often calculated based on the floor space of a …

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2.23 km

Historic Town Hall of Forchheim

Highlight • Historical Site

The two-storey main building of the town hall was built in 1402, the magistrate's building next to it in 1535. The building owes a number of carved figures and scenes …

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