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Fränkischer Gebirgsweg Teil 5
67.9 km from Pegnitz to Thurnau. Along the way you climb 1,364 m and descend 1,428 m; the highest point is at 607 m. Walking time about 21 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 10 °C
Along the way
- km 0.2 Schlossberg Summit · 543 m
- km 0.2 Aussichtsturm Pegnitz Viewpoint
- km 1.5 Langer Berg Summit · 566 m
- km 4.8 Schloßberg Summit · 541 m
- km 11.1 Weißbrunnen Spring
- km 13.1 Infopavillon Shelter
- km 13.1 Aussichtsturm Hohenmirsberger Platte Viewpoint
- km 13.2 Hohenmirsberger Platte Summit · 614 m
- km 20.8 Gartentalbrunnen Spring
- km 23.1 Burg-Rabenstein-Blick Viewpoint
- km 26.8 Freistein Viewpoint
- km 26.9 Zanklstoana-Ruh Viewpoint
- km 27.0 Hohe Warte Shelter
- km 27.4 Burgblick Viewpoint
- km 27.4 Schulstein Viewpoint
- km 27.8 Löwenstein Summit · 410 m
- km 29.2 Aukapelle Shelter
- km 39.8 Abwasserpumpwerk Hochstahl Shelter
- km 44.2 Galeriefelsen Viewpoint
- km 47.8 Taschnersfelsen Viewpoint
- km 62.9 Säukirchner Turm Summit
- km 64.3 Kuhleutner Wand Summit
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 4 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Fränkischer Gebirgsweg Teil 5” trail?
About 67.9 km, from Pegnitz to Thurnau.
How much elevation gain does the “Fränkischer Gebirgsweg Teil 5” trail have?
About 1,364 m of ascent and 1,428 m of descent. The lowest point is at 346 m, the highest at 607 m.
How long does the “Fränkischer Gebirgsweg Teil 5” trail take?
Plan for about 21 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 4 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Fränkischer Gebirgsweg Teil 5” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.