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Pegnitz - Ebermannstadt
65.9 km from Gößweinstein to Pegnitz. Along the way you climb 1,696 m and descend 1,563 m; the highest point is at 596 m. Walking time about 21 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 2.5 Wachknock ✝ Summit
- km 4.6 Lindesberg Summit · 506 m
- km 14.0 Totenstein Viewpoint
- km 14.5 Ziegelbrunnen Spring
- km 14.6 Pavillon Veilbronn Shelter
- km 15.5 Pavillon Veilbronn Leidingshofer Tal Viewpoint
- km 16.0 Mathelbachquelle Spring
- km 20.4 Aufseßtal-Blick Viewpoint
- km 20.9 Berglastubn Viewpoint
- km 21.1 Glockenfelsen Viewpoint
- km 29.0 Löwenstein Summit · 410 m
- km 29.4 Burgblick Viewpoint
- km 29.4 Schulstein Viewpoint
- km 30.1 Hohe Warte Shelter
- km 40.2 Hohe Leite Summit · 561 m
- km 46.8 Bergwachthütte Hut
- km 46.8 Steinerne Jungfrau Summit
- km 46.8 Pottenstein-Blick Viewpoint
- km 49.6 Veilchenbrunnen Spring
- km 57.1 Warenberg Summit · 608 m
- km 63.7 Finkenbrünnlein Spring
- km 64.8 Pegnitzquelle Spring
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.
Stage ends near Totenstein
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Pegnitz - Ebermannstadt” trail?
About 65.9 km, from Gößweinstein to Pegnitz.
How much elevation gain does the “Pegnitz - Ebermannstadt” trail have?
About 1,696 m of ascent and 1,563 m of descent. The lowest point is at 291 m, the highest at 596 m.
How long does the “Pegnitz - Ebermannstadt” 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 “Pegnitz - Ebermannstadt” 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.