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Hesselberg Summit – View of the Hesselberg Valley loop from Gerolfingen

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Hesselberg Summit – View of the Hesselberg Valley loop from Gerolfingen

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Hesselberg Summit – View of the Hesselberg Valley loop from Gerolfingen

03:20

11.7km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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208 m

Hesselberg Summit

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As a witness mountain (a single mountain in a layered landscape) of the Franconian Jura, the Hesselberg is geologically closely related to the Staffelberg (Lichtenfels district) or the Walberla (Forchheim district).

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9.03 km

Hesselberg Orchard Meadows

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LekereHesselbergäpfel., These are also used to make the delicious Hesselberg juice

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9.26 km

Geological Nature Trail Hesselberg

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The geological educational and hiking trail has been attracting visitors from near and far to the Hesselberg for over 40 years. But 40 years also represent a period in which …

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10.6 km

Hesselberg Trail

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The Hesselberg path is designed as a summit circular route. It leads to the most beautiful points of the Hesselberg and offers interesting information about the nature, history and geology …

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10.6 km

Stone Steps on the Hilltop Trail

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10.7 km

Kaiserberge Panorama Viewpoint and Shelter

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A small shelter at the Kaiserberge Panorama viewpoint. There's a seating area next to the hut for a break.

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10.8 km

View of the Hesselberg Valley

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Again and again there is a wonderful view of the surrounding area, on a clear day you can see as far as the Alps.

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11.4 km

Wildflower Meadow With Panoramic View Toward the Alps

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If you have provisions with you, you should definitely take the time for a picnic here when the weather is good

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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

3.35 km

756 m

161 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

2.87 km

2.29 km

1.42 km

943 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Hesselberg Summit – View of the Hesselberg Valley loop from Gerolfingen

Hesselberg Summit

Hesselberg Orchard Meadows

Geological Nature Trail Hesselberg

Hesselberg Trail

Stone Steps on the Hilltop Trail

Kaiserberge Panorama Viewpoint and Shelter

View of the Hesselberg Valley

Wildflower Meadow With Panoramic View Toward the Alps

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