View of Franconian Switzerland – Wooden Footbridge in Hirschtal loop from Buckenhof

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View of Franconian Switzerland – Wooden Footbridge in Hirschtal loop from Buckenhof

Hard

4.6

(21)

hikers

View of Franconian Switzerland – Wooden Footbridge in Hirschtal loop from Buckenhof

05:06

19.0km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.62 km

Five Marksmen Bridge over the Gesundbrunnen Stream

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Gesundbrunnen

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1.63 km

Five Marksmen Weir

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The “five riflemen” are a former weir in Uttenreuth. With this weir system, the Schwabach was dammed by the five gunners that have since been dismantled. The dammed up water …

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1.74 km

Indian Gorge

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A really small canyon of 150 meters long and a maximum of 10 meters deep. However, what is really special are the exposed roots of the trees there, which make …

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9.91 km

Pass Marloffstein

Mountain Pass

10.9 km

View of Franconian Switzerland

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The view stretches as far as Forchheim. If you include the beer garden in Adlitz, you'll have twice as much fun 😜

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12.6 km

Rock Formations in Middle Franconia Forest

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It is rare to find such exposed rocks in this corner. Therefore remarkable.

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12.6 km

Western spring of the Märchenweiher

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The fairy tale pond near Atzelsberg Castle is fed by two small springs. This is the west flowing source.

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13.5 km

Bench with a view

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Atzelberg restaurant with a beautiful beer garden

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14.2 km

Wooden Footbridge in Hirschtal

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This is how you come across with dry feet

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

3.01 km

2.73 km

1.43 km

186 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

5.15 km

4.68 km

2.08 km

292 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

10°C

6°C

69 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

December 17, 2022,Buckenhof Runde: "Berg- und Talpfad" Schwabachtal > Hirschtal > Marloffsteiner Höhe

🔵🔵🔵🔵⚪️ (4.3)

Definitely one of the most beautiful and eventful variants through this area, therefore also a special waymark.

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October 23, 2021,Berg & Talpfad

The marking with the colored circles leads absolutely reliably through this wonderful tour. 👍👍 It goes through the beautiful Schwabach Valley to the Indian Gorge. On beautiful paths through open corridors to the Marloffsteiner Höhe. There kites enjoy the wonderful view in lofty heights..We contented ourselves with a bench one floor below..😉😍 From the second half of the round you …

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October 3, 2026,Berg- und Talpfad - Zwischen Schwabachtal, Hirschtal und Marloffsteiner Höhe

Schwabachtal, Hirschtal and Marloffsteiner Höhe.

Varied paths through meadows, valleys and hills east of Erlangen. Views towards Franconian Switzerland, Erlangen and Nuremberg.

Perfect autumnal weather, cool at first then sunny.

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September 13, 2025,Berg- und Talpfad - Zwischen Schwabachtal, Hirschtal und Marloffsteiner Höhe

vgn.de/wandern/berg-und-talpfad_Buckenhof

One of my favorite hikes. 20km isn't strenuous, but with 5mm barefoot sandals, it provides a new and interesting workout.

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July 14, 2024,Berg- und Talpfad - Zwischen Schwabachtal, Hirschtal und Marloffsteiner Höhe

Franconian Switzerland / Erlangen.

vgn.de/wandern/berg-und-talpfad_buckenhof

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December 14, 2024,Berg- und Talpfad - Zwischen Schwabachtal, Hirschtal und Marloffsteiner Höhe

Showpiece circuit from Buckenhof near Erlangen. Hilly, open landscape from Marloffstein, which, in good weather, offers views over the Erlanger Land to Nuremberg and Franconian Switzerland.

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November 22, 2025,Berg- und Talpfad - Zwischen Schwabachtal, Hirschtal und Marloffsteiner Höhe

A perfect lap in ideal weather.

Sun, blue skies, below zero.

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December 2, 2023,Berg- und Talpfad - Zwischen Schwabachtal, Hirschtal und Marloffsteiner Höhe

🔵🔵🔵🔵⚪️ (4.3)

This showcase circuit was developed by VG Uttenreuth in 2015 and connects some of the most beautiful spots and sights northeast of Erlangen.

Everything is covered in snow, the paths underneath are still muddy or already frozen over.

vgn.de/wandern/berg-und-talpfad_buckenhof

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