Orchards, meadows and summit panoramas on the Hesselberg | Tour 209

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Orchards, meadows and summit panoramas on the Hesselberg | Tour 209

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Orchards, meadows and summit panoramas on the Hesselberg | Tour 209

03:39

12.8km

280m

Hiking

Unforgettable panoramas of Middle Franconia's highest mountain await you on this hike from Wittelshofen to Wassertrüdingen. You'll reach the starting point with the Hesselberg-Limes-Express 825. A tree-lined path leads you to the geological educational and hiking trail, which offers insights into the geology of this region at various stations.

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by VERKEHRSVERBUND GROSSRAUM NÜRNBERG

Last updated: May 1, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 km

Posidonia Shale Quarry (Geological Natural Monument)

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the start of the geological educational and hiking trail. Parking is readily available.

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3.18 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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3.99 km

Hesselberg Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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6.70 km

Natural Swimming Pond in Röckingen

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful, quiet pond with a playground for children and seating.

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12.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

3.91 km

1.93 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

4.53 km

3.72 km

2.76 km

1.43 km

311 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

9°C

4°C

53 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

March 31, 2025

Unforgettable panoramas of Middle Franconia's highest mountain await you on this hike from Wittelshofen to Wassertrüdingen. You'll reach the starting point with the Hesselberg-Limes-Express 825. A tree-lined path leads you to the geological educational and hiking trail, which offers insights into the

Translated by Google •