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Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Ebermannstadt

Feuerstein Observatory – Panoramic View loop from Verkehrslandeplatz Burg Feuerstein

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Ebermannstadt

Feuerstein Observatory – Panoramic View loop from Verkehrslandeplatz Burg Feuerstein

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4.2

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Feuerstein Observatory – Panoramic View loop from Verkehrslandeplatz Burg Feuerstein

01:31

5.69km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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282 m

Saturn – Feuerstein Planet Trail

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The planet path is very interesting

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540 m

Feuerstein Observatory

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The Feuerstein Observatory is located on the Lange Meile, a region in Upper Franconia, about 35 kilometers north of Nuremberg. It sits on a hill between the town of Ebermannstadt …

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660 m

Sun Sculpture on the Planetenweg

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The sun is an interesting station on the planet trail with information and also a nice photo opportunity 😃

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744 m

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1.00 km

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3.55 km

Marienkapelle Eschlipp

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This Lady Chapel dates from the second half of the 19th century.

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4.18 km

A very nice and interesting way where you can learn a lot.

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5.44 km

Panoramic View

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On the one hand you can enjoy the great view over the surrounding area, on the other hand it is also very entertaining to watch the bustle of the small (sports) aircraft on the airfield Burg Feuerstein next door.

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5.69 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.66 km

1.87 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

2.48 km

1.92 km

684 m

613 m

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Friday 23 October

11°C

6°C

76 %

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