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VGN Nature Park hike – Birgland Trail

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VGN Nature Park hike – Birgland Trail

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4.9

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VGN Nature Park hike – Birgland Trail

05:09

18.0km

350m

Hiking

Vast skies over colorful countryside, saffron-yellow fields, dense forests, and idyllic ponds make this hike in the Franconian Heights Nature Park a true nature experience. It starts at the Bocksbergsiedlung Ost stop, which is easily accessible by bus 751 from Ansbach. The marked trail leads you along scenic high-altitude paths…

by VERKEHRSVERBUND GROSSRAUM NÜRNBERG

Last updated: February 7, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.17 km

Poppberg Castle Ruins

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It's easy to lose track of time here. A very well-preserved ruin with a magical feel.

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6.62 km

View from Bärenfelsen

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On fog-free days you have a good view to the Franconian. The forest is also beautiful in foggy weather.

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9.32 km

Orchid Trail

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Lichtenegg, a very special place in Hersbruck Switzerland, is especially so during the second half of May to June. The strictly protected Lady's Slipper is waiting to be conquered, and …

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Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

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The Lichtenegg castle ruins are believed to be a medieval aristocratic castle above the Lichtenegg village of the same name. The castle was first mentioned in a document 700 years …

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18.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.61 km

5.46 km

1.99 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

5.31 km

2.80 km

2.78 km

1.56 km

153 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

28°C

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Comments

May 29, 2022,Birglandtrail #vgnfreizeittipp - Poppberg - Hartmannshof

𝘝𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘨 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘴𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘧 𝘢𝘶𝘧 𝘥𝘦𝘮 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘝𝘎𝘕

highlights
- Poppberg castle ruins
- Bear Rock
- Orchid path
- Lichtenegg castle ruins
- Trails, trails, trails, pure nature

From Nuremberg you can reach Hartmannshof fairly easily with the S Bahn / regional train.

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May 14, 2022,Birglandtrail - VGN Freizeit-Tipp

You can find the detailed tour report with lots of pictures here: fernwehyvi.de/wandern-birgland-vgn-birglandtrail

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June 5, 2022,Birglandtrail

Birgland is east of Nuremberg and the Birgland-Express leisure line brought me to the little town of Poppberg in the morning. I quickly climbed the local mountain of the same name and marveled at the ruins of Poppberg.

Flowers lined my way and in addition to colorful columbines, orchids could also be seen again and again: especially small forest birds …

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June 26, 2025

Vast skies over colorful countryside, saffron-yellow fields, dense forests, and idyllic ponds make this hike in the Franconian Heights Nature Park a true nature experience. It starts at the Bocksbergsiedlung Ost stop, which is easily accessible by bus 751 from Ansbach. The marked trail leads you along

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March 20, 2026

The route description and the comment don't match the route... An update would be nice @VERKEHRSVERBUND GROSSRAUM NÜRNBERG﻿﻿

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VGN Nature Park hike – Birgland Trail

Poppberg Castle Ruins

View from Bärenfelsen

Orchid Trail

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

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