Best historic site trails in Happurg
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Happurg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.7 (140)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circuit in Middle Franconia. The hike starts in Happurg at the market square (reachable by bus) and leads over the quarry to the Hohle Fels. This vast natural highlight is a karst cave near Happurg on the Franconian Jura. There are magnificent views of the valley and the Happurg Reservoir from here. Beautiful forest paths invite you to relax and enjoy nature. Highlights: - Happburg Concentration Camp Memorial - Huns Gorge - Viewpoint and cave "Hohler Fels."
- 4.4 (16)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly walk around the Happurg reservoir in Middle Franconia. A short lake circuit to cool off and reflect with a playground, beach and refreshments in the "Seeterrassen" café and restaurant. The memorial site of the former Flossenbürg subcamp and the Happurg documentation centre are also located nearby. -------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.7 (11)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrChamante hike around Happburg, Bavaria. The circular hiking trail begins and ends in Happurg and first runs to the Hunnenschlucht gorge and over the Hoiburg summit to the Hohle Fels. The path there is wooded and uphill. You return through the forest. If you wish, you can plan a detour to Lake Happburg. Highlights: - Hunnen Gorge - Hoiburg - Hollow rock - Dogger tunnel
- 4.6 (9)·Hard·18 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrVaried circular hike from Happurg in Middle Franconia. From Happurg's old town centre, the route leads up to Hochberg. Then via Wasserbergfelsen and Reicheneck Castle back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Hollow rock - Chapel ruins of the sacred tree - Celtic cult site on the Hochberg - Johannesburg ------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 4.3 (7)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrLoop near Happurg, Bavaria. Start is not far from the Happurg reservoir, it first goes north and past the Happurg concentration camp memorial. Then you walk in the direction of the Hunnenschlucht - a stop that is always popular with photographers. The path continues in a loop past the new quarry. It goes east, then south again to the Houbirg, which has a checkered history back to the Celts. Here you will also find bricked-up tunnels from the Second World War. The path continues to Förrenbach...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Hersbrucker Alb, Bavaria. Happurg, the starting and finishing point of this hike, is in a truly picturesque location in the Nuremberg region. The Hunnenschlucht gorge, the glistening waters of Lake Happurg and prehistoric traces of settlements await you on the circular trail. Highlights of the hike: - Hunnenschlucht gorge - Late Celtic oppidum and Celtic rampart - Reckenberg - Arzlohe - Chapel ruins - Förrenbach - Lake Happurg
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Happurg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Happurg is Von Happurg zum Hochberg. This trail is estimated to be 18.0 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Happurg?
Happurg: With an ascent of 928 m, Von Happurg zum Hochberg has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Hersbruck – Happurg with 584 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Happurg?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Happurg is Von Happurg zum Hochberg with a 4.6-star rating from 9 reviews.