Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel
10.5miLength
1,761ftElevation gain
5–5.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Popular circular hike from Forchheim in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Franconian Jura.
The hiking trail leads once around Forchheim Kellerwald and Rettern and offers great views from the Burgstall Retterner Kanzel and the Walberla lookout point.
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Accessible by bus and train
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Top sights
Högelstein
Peak
Kupfer-Keller
Attraction
Aussicht Walberla
Viewpoint
Retterner Kanzel
Peak
Örtelberg
Peak
Schlößla-Keller
Attraction
Rappen-Keller
Attraction
Kaiser-Keller
Attraction
Nürnberger-Tor-Keller
Attraction
Kellerberg
Peak
Fäßla-Keller
Attraction
Löwenbräu-Keller
Attraction
Fritz-Schneider-Keller
Attraction
Stäffala-Keller
Attraction
Glocken-Keller
Attraction
Eichhorn-Keller
Attraction
Weiß-Tauben-Keller
Attraction
Hoffmanns-Keller
Attraction
Winterbauer-Keller
Attraction
Hebendanz-Keller
Attraction
Greif-Keller
Attraction
Schindler-Keller
Attraction
Kronen-Keller
Attraction
Schäffbräu-Keller
Attraction
Top sights
Högelstein
Peak
Kupfer-Keller
Attraction
Aussicht Walberla
Viewpoint
Retterner Kanzel
Peak
Örtelberg
Peak
Schlößla-Keller
Attraction
Rappen-Keller
Attraction
Kaiser-Keller
Attraction
Nürnberger-Tor-Keller
Attraction
Kellerberg
Peak
Fäßla-Keller
Attraction
Löwenbräu-Keller
Attraction
Fritz-Schneider-Keller
Attraction
Stäffala-Keller
Attraction
Glocken-Keller
Attraction
Eichhorn-Keller
Attraction
Weiß-Tauben-Keller
Attraction
Hoffmanns-Keller
Attraction
Winterbauer-Keller
Attraction
Hebendanz-Keller
Attraction
Greif-Keller
Attraction
Schindler-Keller
Attraction
Kronen-Keller
Attraction
Schäffbräu-Keller
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Head out on this 10.5-mile loop trail near Forchheim, Bavaria. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel?
Expected weather for Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel for the next 5 days is:
- Sat, September 19 - 66 degrees/showers
- Sun, September 20 - 62 degrees/clear
- Mon, September 21 - 60 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 65 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 68 degrees/clear
Where is Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel located?
Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel is a trail located in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.
How hard is Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel?
Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel is considered a hard hike that covers 10.5 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,761 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel?
Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel is considered a hard hike that covers 10.5 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,761 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel a loop?
Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel is a loop trail that covers 10.5 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,761 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel?
Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel is a loop trail that covers 10.5 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,761 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel?
Dogs may be allowed on Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel?
Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel?
According to trailgoers, Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel is usually somewhat busy. Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel?
Yes, Aussicht Walberla is located on Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel.
Is Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel is partially paved.
Are there forests at Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel?
Yes, Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel is a forest trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.
Last updated on September 17, 2026 at 4:39 am GMT+0