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Markgrafenweg Erlangen-Bayreuth
82.2 km from Heinersreuth-Vollhof to Erlangen. Along the way you climb 1,960 m and descend 1,994 m; the highest point is at 572 m. Walking time about 26 h – comfortably done in 5 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 11 °C
Along the way
- km 1.2 Buchstein Summit · 411 m
- km 5.2 Siegesturm Viewpoint
- km 9.5 Deutes Summit · 502 m
- km 12.2 Schleifberg Summit · 562 m
- km 14.5 Dörfleinsberg Summit
- km 24.5 Burg-Rabenstein-Blick Viewpoint
- km 30.6 Richard-Wagner-Felsen Viewpoint
- km 31.6 Johannisburg Viewpoint
- km 31.7 Paulinenhöhe Viewpoint
- km 31.7 Luisenterrasse Viewpoint
- km 32.5 Pavillon Wagnershöhe Shelter
- km 32.5 Fischersruh Viewpoint
- km 32.9 Kreuzberg Viewpoint
- km 33.0 Gernerfels Viewpoint
- km 33.4 Bellevue Viewpoint
- km 33.6 Aussichtspunkt Martinswand Viewpoint
- km 37.2 Almersberg Summit · 526 m
- km 39.5 Wichsensteiner Fels Viewpoint · 587 m
- km 40.2 Dicker Berg Summit · 568 m
- km 43.1 Spiegelfelsen Viewpoint
- km 43.4 Balkenstein Viewpoint
- km 43.9 Egloffsteiner Felsentor Viewpoint
- km 43.9 Felsentor Viewpoint
- km 43.9 Pfarrfelsen Viewpoint
- km 44.0 Komtessenruh Viewpoint
- km 45.6 Kugelspiel Viewpoint
- km 51.2 Kalkbrunnen Spring
- km 51.9 Michelsberg Summit
- km 57.3 Rangener Berg Summit · 529 m
- km 57.8 Steinbühl Summit · 517 m
- km 59.6 Ehrenbürg-Blick Viewpoint
- km 61.5 Hetzleser Berg Summit · 549 m
- km 69.5 Katzenberg Summit · 391 m
- km 74.7 Rathsberg Summit · 388 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 5 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Dörfleinsberg
Stage ends near Richard-Wagner-Felsen
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Markgrafenweg Erlangen-Bayreuth” trail?
About 82.2 km, from Heinersreuth-Vollhof to Erlangen.
How much elevation gain does the “Markgrafenweg Erlangen-Bayreuth” trail have?
About 1,960 m of ascent and 1,994 m of descent. The lowest point is at 313 m, the highest at 572 m.
How long does the “Markgrafenweg Erlangen-Bayreuth” trail take?
Plan for about 26 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 5 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Markgrafenweg Erlangen-Bayreuth” 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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