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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Plech

Plech cultural landscape trail

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Plech

Plech cultural landscape trail

Moderate

4.6

(11)

hikers

Plech cultural landscape trail

02:28

8.84km

170m

Hiking

On this circular hiking trail, you'll learn a wealth of interesting and valuable information about the history of Plech at 20 stops. Plan enough time for the tour to read up on the history and enjoy the natural surroundings. The route starts at the church square in Plech.

You'll repeatedly…

by Fränkische Schweiz

Last updated: April 1, 2025

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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316 m

Rest Area on Gottvaterberg

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Very nice rest opportunities. With covered and uncovered seating. For the children there is a climbing tower and plenty of space to play.

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2.99 km

Castle site at Konradshof

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There was once a castle on this site, but you can't see much of it today. As we now know, the area in front of it was once a farm …

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4.36 km

Playmobil Trail Station 5: Beer Cellar and the Climbing Cow

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Unfortunately, the old scene a few meters away has been removed. Let's try again. Feel free to join in.

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4.72 km

View of Plech

Highlight • Viewpoint

The short detour is worth it! You'll find a bench with a beautiful view and an information board here.

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5.02 km

Rest Area at Plecher Wand

Highlight • Climb

Idyllically situated on the Franconian High Trail, the chimney is tempting for climbing. The view of Plech is breathtaking.

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5.74 km

Plecher Charcoal Kiln

Highlight • Monument

Charcoal burning, the production of charcoal from charcoal kilns, has been practiced in Plech since the Middle Ages. Currently, only one family still masters the craft. Once a year, this …

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7.64 km

Plecher Gallows

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Since 2016 there has been a memorial to commemorate the Plecher gallows - the market was the judge for a long time, an information board for the gallows monument is …

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8.84 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.77 km

1.51 km

881 m

617 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

1.62 km

1.53 km

981 m

129 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Monday 6 July

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March 23, 2025

On this circular hiking trail, you'll learn a wealth of interesting and valuable information about the history of Plech at 20 stops. Plan enough time for the tour to read up on the history and enjoy the natural surroundings. The route starts at the church square in Plech.
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You'll repeatedly pass beautiful

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Plech cultural landscape trail

Rest Area on Gottvaterberg

Castle site at Konradshof

Playmobil Trail Station 5: Beer Cellar and the Climbing Cow

View of Plech

Rest Area at Plecher Wand

Plecher Charcoal Kiln

Plecher Gallows

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