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1000-metre elevation gain loop

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1000-metre elevation gain loop

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1000-metre elevation gain loop

07:11

23.5km

810m

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This circular hike, which is a good 23 kilometers long, is pure summit pleasure with lots of views and even more endorphins. Because at the end – the name of the hike says it all – you will have gained a lot of altitude. But even if you don't have that much time right now: this hike can be excellently divided into two parts for your planning. The North Chain is a bit shorter with just under ten kilometers than the good 13-kilometer South Chain.

You start at the train station in Pommelsbrunn and first hike on the South Chain to the Mühlkopf, the first highlight of the hike. Then it goes up to the summit of the Hochberg. Along the way, you will notice the information boards about the prehistoric Celtic acropolis on the Hochberg. The descent through the rock labyrinth leads through a wild and romantic section with bizarre rock formations, but also requires surefootedness.

Continue to the Arzlohe chapel ruin, the summit of the Kupferberg, and finally to the Hohler Fels viewpoint. The panorama over the Happurg reservoir and the surrounding area is sensational. Continue to the Houbrig ring wall, from which you have a great view across to the landscape of the North Chain. Through Reckenberg and beautiful orchards, you finally hike down to Pommelsbrunn, where you can immediately connect to the hike on the North Chain.

You leave the town heading northwest and climb a beautiful path to the Lichtenstein castle ruins. During a short break, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Pegnitz valley. Continue through shady forest to the summit of the Leitenberg and then back down again. First through forest with wide clearings, later through meadows and then through orchards.

At Appelsberg, you hike up again, cross the Hofberg and enjoy the view from the Zankelstein. A short spur path leads you here to a magnificent viewpoint – you just need to be surefooted.

From the Zankelstein, you can already see Pommelsbrunn, the destination of your hike. Just a short downhill path and you have reached the train station.

by Nürnberger Land

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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1.86 km

View from the Mühlkoppe

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A fantastic view invites you to linger. There is also a bench here and offers a place to rest.

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6.93 km

Chapel Ruins Zum Heiligen Baum (Arzlohe)

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All that remains of the single-nave, late Gothic building are surrounding walls up to five meters high, the portal and an ogival window. The first documented mention dates back to 1508, in connection with a crime committed here. Further notes from the diocese of Eichstätt date back to 1408.

Due to the name “Holy Tree”, it is assumed that this place was already a pre-Christian place of worship. This assumption is not proven, but it is conceivable, as this place lies in the transition between the high mountain “Acropolis of the Celts” and the Houbirg.

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9.33 km

View of Happurger See from Hohler Fels

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The Houbirg is a mountain near Happurg in Middle Franconia with an abandoned Celtic oppidum of the same name. Remains of the walls, some of which are still ten meters high, have been preserved and, with a length of four and a half kilometers, enclose an area of almost one square kilometer. In addition, a prehistoric site, a castle stable and a tunnel complex built as part of the underground relocation bear witness to the history of the survey.

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10.3 km

Houbirg Hillfort

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There is something special about hiking on the preserved remains of the walls of the ramparts, some of which are still ten meters high. The ring wall runs around the area of the former Celtic settlement over a length of over four kilometers. The ramparts consist of a deep ditch (“Hunnenschlucht”) with a spring, foreangle, rocks with a wing wall, rock bastion, forest section, “Hüll” (waterhole), quarries and four gates. There are well-made display boards with relevant explanations in various places.

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11.9 km

Reckenberg Hamlet

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Idyllically located hamlet with all kinds of animals and orchards. Small table sale with regional products to take away.

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14.8 km

Lichtenstein castle ruins with viewpoint

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The castle ruins tower high above the town of Pommelsbrunn. A trip to the vantage point is definitely worth it, because the view of the town and the Nuremberg region is simply fantastic.

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22.0 km

Bastei Viewpoint (Zankelstein), Pommelsbrunn

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The entire mountain range from the Bastei over the Zankelstein further east is absolutely worth a trip. You can actually only get to the benches with a bit of agility. It is very beautiful up there in autumn too.

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23.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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12.0 km

5.91 km

2.02 km

1.79 km

1.54 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

8.66 km

1.48 km

1.35 km

1.07 km

390 m

< 100 m

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Comments

April 8, 2024,Hersbrucker Schweiz: 1000 Höhenmeter Rundwanderweg

With summer temperatures above 25 degrees, I was seized by the desire to finally tackle the 1000m tour.

Even though I have already hiked a lot around Pommelsbrunn, the fantastic area with its steep climbs, narrow paths in the secluded forest and the magnificent views never ceases to amaze me.

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January 7, 2022,1000 - 150 Höhenmeterweg 💨🏔

People watch out! If you miss the Kreuzberg ... you are missing 150 meters in altitude 🤣

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July 20, 2024,Pommelsbrunner Achter (8)

Achterschleifweg from Pommelsbrunn. Mountains with steep gradients, limestone cliffs, shady forests, two great views, many preserved foundations and rich sites dating back to the Paleolithic period (10,000 BC).

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June 11, 2022,1000hmr Rundweg von Pommelsbrunn

Crunchy tour 🥵 but worth every drop of sweat, extremely cool way

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December 11, 2022,1000 HM Weg Pommelsbrunn

Since I've already run the south and north laps individually, I wanted to try both at once. A tour with many highlights and great nature. When the weather is nice, you also have many great views. The starting point is at the train station in Pommelsbrunn. So it's also easy to get to by public transport. There are only places …

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April 6, 2024,1000 Höhenmeter von Pommelsbrunn

For a good two years I have been planning to do the tour again and again, as it is good practice for my upcoming mega marches and also a little bit of nature experience from my childhood.

I set off at around 6:30 a.m. knowing that it will be a sunny day. I have a two-hour drive ahead of me …

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December 28, 2023,1000HMR Pommelsbrunn (Weihnachtsspeck-Verbrennungsrunde😂).

As always, a nice round. There are currently a lot of trees across the paths. Due to all the rain in the last few days, the paths are very muddy and slippery. Despite everything, a wonderful hike.

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February 21, 2023,1000HM Pommelsbrunn

30 kg body weight less, 5 years later the hiking trail still pulls the butter off my bread 😖😝
years ago it was a goal to even create it.
It is the most beautiful + best hiking trail I know!
at least once a year

Greetings to Uli Vogel and Gasthof Vogel 🤟
1000hmr.de

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February 22, 2024

This circular hike, which is a good 23 kilometers long, is pure summit pleasure with lots of views and even more endorphins. Because at the end – the name of the hike says it all – you will have gained a lot of altitude. But even if you don't have that much time right now: this hike can be excellently

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1000-metre elevation gain loop

View from the Mühlkoppe

Chapel Ruins Zum Heiligen Baum (Arzlohe)

View of Happurger See from Hohler Fels

Houbirg Hillfort

Reckenberg Hamlet

Lichtenstein castle ruins with viewpoint

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