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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Kronach
Wilhelmsthal

Felsla Cross, Effelter – Grümpel rafting pond loop from Landkreis Kronach

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Kronach
Wilhelmsthal

Felsla Cross, Effelter – Grümpel rafting pond loop from Landkreis Kronach

Hard

5.0

(2)

14

hikers

Felsla Cross, Effelter – Grümpel rafting pond loop from Landkreis Kronach

07:11

25.2km

590m

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: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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412 m

Felsla Cross, Effelter

Highlight • Monument

Shortly after the end of the village of Effelter in the direction of Grümpeltal you will find the “Felsla Cross”, which offers a wonderful view.

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2

1.06 km

Idyllic bridge with an information board that reports on the "stream as a habitat".

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3

1.60 km

Grümpel rafting pond

Highlight • Lake

The raft ponds were created when wood was still being floated in the Franconian Forest. At the Gümpelbach you can still see the typical wooden steps in the water, which were also created for rafting.

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1.96 km

This pond is located in a side valley of the Grümpeltal. Above it there is another, more natural pond.

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15.5 km

Birnbaum Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

6

16.0 km

The water tower also serves as an observation tower and offers fantastic panoramic views of the Franconian Forest Nature Park. The climb is worth it!

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17.5 km

Gareis Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

8

25.1 km

St. Peter and Paul Church (Effelter)

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The church was built around 1400; previously a small chapel (Five Linden Chapel); originally a two-axis choir tower church under the patronage of St. James. In 1809, after a major …

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25.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

2.69 km

1.70 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

16.9 km

4.39 km

2.08 km

927 m

916 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

21°C

13°C

70 %

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