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Best trails near Pegnitz

Best trails near Pegnitz

4.2(13 reviews)

Want to check out Pegnitz from the trail? Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Pegnitz are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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  1. #1 - Hersbruck Loop no.4

    5.0 (3)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Via the Edelweißhütte to the Arzbergturm. Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop for a break.

  2. #2 - From Lauf an der Pegnitz to Oed

    4.8 (4)·Moderate·15.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Popular bike ride on the Pegnitz, Bavaria. This beautiful route leads through the Pegnitz valley south of the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park. The route leads from Lauf an der Pegnitz via Hersbruck to Oed. Once you have arrived at your destination, you can, for example, return from Hartmannshof train station to Lauf. Highlights of the tour: - idyllic Pegnitz valley - Hersberg - Lauf an der Pegnitz

  3. #3 - Von Hersbruck entlang der Pegnitz

    4.4 (3)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  4. #4 - Hersbrucker Rundweg Nr. 3

    4.0 (2)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    This is an official hiking trail of the Hersbrucker Land tourist association. The path symbol of the route is a white 3 on a green background. There are refreshment stops along the route. Accessible by bus and train.

  5. #5 - Frankenweg Stage 15: Hersbruck - Altdorf near Nuremberg

    3.0 (1)·Hard·13.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Varied route section in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria On the 15th stage of the Frankenweg you walk through lush forests, over lush meadows and flowering fields to Altdorf near Nuremberg. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Ruins of the Dominican convent Engelthal - Chapel ruin St. Willibald Engelthal - Parish Church of St John the Baptist

  6. #6 - Frankenalb 11: Radwanderweg

    Hard·18.4 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
    Cultural landscape of the Middle Ages

  7. #7 - Hersbrucker Waldwanderung

    Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Accessible by train / bus
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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails near Pegnitz?

There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Pegnitz. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.

Where is the best place to hike near Pegnitz?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Pegnitz is Hersbruck Loop no.4, which has a 5.0 star rating from 3 reviews. This trail is 8.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,010 ft.

What is the longest trail near Pegnitz?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Pegnitz is Frankenalb 11: Radwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 18.4 mi long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain near Pegnitz?

Pegnitz: With an ascent of 1,541 ft, Frankenweg Stage 15: Hersbruck - Altdorf near Nuremberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Frankenalb 11: Radwanderweg with 1,328 ft of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail near Pegnitz?

The most popular and difficult trail near Pegnitz is Frankenweg Stage 15: Hersbruck - Altdorf near Nuremberg with a 3.0-star rating from 1 reviews.

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