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Edelweiss Hut – Arzberg Tower loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

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Edelweiss Hut – Arzberg Tower loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

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Edelweiss Hut – Arzberg Tower loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

03:55

13.7km

290m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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880 m

Pegnitz Floodplains, Hersbruck

Highlight • River

7.39 km

Edelweiss Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautifully situated in the forest. Quaint hut with beautiful outdoor area. The key for the Arzberg Tower, about 1 kilometer away, can be borrowed there for a fee. (Note opening times).

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8.53 km

Arzberg Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trails to the Arzberg Tower are all easy to navigate without any particular difficulties (S0-S1). The observation tower is a popular hiking and cycling destination. The foundation stone for …

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9.42 km

Rock Formations in Middle Franconia Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

12.9 km

Hersbruck Water Gate

Highlight • Monument

The water gate is part of the medieval city fortifications from the middle of the 15th century, built during the Hussite raids and preserved in ruins, and stands on the …

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13.3 km

It's worth strolling through this old town, located directly on the Pegnitz. Some restaurants to stop by. Pretty facades, a piece of city wall, a castle (now the district court), market square and much more.

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13.4 km

Nuremberg Gate (Nürnberger Tor), Hersbruck

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The Nuremberg Gate is part of the city wall built in the 15th century. Other gates are the hospital gate and the water gate. A four-storey tower with a half-hipped …

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13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

3.85 km

3.79 km

825 m

487 m

459 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

3.88 km

2.06 km

1.20 km

348 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

27°C

14°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

October 24, 2021,Hersbruck - Edelweiß-Hütte - Arzbergturm

One of the most boring tours Komoot suggested to me. In bright and beautiful weather, we only went through the forest all day. The tower was locked, you could have got the key in the Edelweiss hut, but you would have had to go back to get there. 😒The best was the Edelweiß hut and the city of Hersbruck. Next …

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June 21, 2026,Hersbruck 🏘️ zur Edelweißhütte und Arzberg ⛰️

We were close to 40 degrees Celsius at the start of our tour in the Hersbrucker Schweiz today. We wanted to go to the Arzberg, and we did, but when you're soaking wet with sweat even in the forest, it's extreme hiking weather 😅
The tour was okay, especially because of the wonderfully located Edelweiß Hütte, where we could stop …

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Edelweiss Hut – Arzberg Tower loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

Pegnitz Rapids

Pegnitz Floodplains, Hersbruck

Edelweiss Hut

Arzberg Tower

Rock Formations in Middle Franconia Forest

Hersbruck Water Gate

Hersbruck Old Town

Nuremberg Gate (Nürnberger Tor), Hersbruck

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