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Hikes in Hartenstein

Bavaria,Germany

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Hartenstein, an idyllic village in the district of Nürnberger Land in Germany, offers a variety of opportunities for hikes and walks amidst breathtaking natural scenery. The geographical location of this charming village is particularly appealing: nestled between rolling hills and wooded areas, Hartenstein is the perfect starting point for outdoor activities.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Hartenstein

The Beach in Velden
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
From Velden to the Geisloch Cave and through the Anka Valley back to the Pegnitz Valley
recommended route Difficulty easy
4.3
12.7 km
4:00 h
268 m
269 m
A wonderful hike. The sights are fantastic, the signage is excellent. The ascents are always moderate and the paths well developed. And off the beaten path, there is also the Michel Cave to discover for a quick on-top adventure. In addition, it goes almost constantly uphill at the beginning, then almost exclusively gently downhill in the second half. Hiking heart, what more could you want?
Düsselbacher Wand
Hiking Trail · Franconian Jura
Nature experience Hersbruck Alb
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.5
24.5 km
7:30 h
710 m
710 m
Rocky and steep day hike on the Hersbruck Alb. The route largely follows the Heinrich-Scheuermann-Weg.
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
Heinrich-Scheuermann Trail - Hiking Route 21
recommended route Difficulty difficult
4.7
23.3 km
7:00 h
569 m
569 m
Nürnberger Land Hiking Route No. 21 - Heinrich-Scheuermann Circular Trail
The former administration castle of Velden in the Nürnberger Land
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
From Rupprechtstegen to Neuhaus
Premium content Difficulty easy
5
8.4 km
2:00 h
143 m
120 m
Idyllic half-timbered houses, wide meadows, and a hilly landscape along the Pegnitz await us on this hike from Rupprechtstegen to Neuhaus.
Reichental - Path to Reichentalloch and Windloch
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
Hirschbach - Reichental - Reichentalloch - Windloch - Großmeinfeld - Kohlberg - Prinzregent-Luitpold-Turm during Easter 2021 tower
recommended route Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
10.7 km
3:30 h
395 m
394 m
Beautiful quiet Easter hike through a splendid protected natural landscape
Hainkirche/Through-cave - natural monument
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
Hartenstein - Stations of the Cross - Chapel - Hainkirche/Passage Cave - Fechter Cave - Rock Gate - Heathen's Hole
recommended route Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
7.7 km
2:30 h
290 m
205 m
Our varied, family-friendly hike takes us from the beautiful holiday resort of Hartenstein to some nearby natural monuments ...... today for us these are two caves and two passage caves.
Village exit Rupprechtstegen - Climbing rocks exit Ankertal
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
Lungsdorf - Velden war memorial - ridge path - Andreas Church - Rupprechtstegen
recommended route Difficulty easy
4.5
7.5 km
3:00 h
252 m
189 m
This hike takes us through one of the most beautiful valleys in Franconian Switzerland, the section between Rupprechtstegen and Velden, and starts in Lungsdorf, the starting point of many hikes in the Pegnitz valley. The path leads us through the wonderful Pegnitz valley, along the Pegnitz river to Velden, a small town with many sights. Our path does not go into Velden but crosses the Pegnitz bridge, past the war memorial, then we go up the narrow ridge path to the viewpoint, where we can enjoy a magnificent view down to the Pegnitz and Velden with castle views, and more. It continues onto the Velden plateau, over wide meadows and beautiful forests .... crossing the Kipfental .... and reaching the Ankertal where we can admire the natural monument the "Andreas Church". At the end of the Ankertal there are huge climbing rocks very popular with climbers and right after that the village of Rupprechtstegen in the Pegnitz valley. From here, it goes over the Pegnitz bridge again, then we follow the Pegnitz valley cycling and hiking trail along the Pegnitz back to Lungsdorf, the starting point of our hike. Some places to eat and drink (opening hours see internet) are available in Velden, in Rupprechtstegen at the station in the railway wagon (which can also be used as a start point for the hike), and in Lungsdorf at the kiosk.
The former administration castle of Velden in the Nürnberger Land
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
Through the Kipfen, Anka and Pegnitz Valleys
Premium content Difficulty moderate
3.8
11.7 km
3:00 h
255 m
255 m
The Ankatal, a rocky dry valley, leads us to the Geißloch cave and over the most beautiful section of the Pegnitz valley to Velden.
Mühltor in Velden
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
2-valley circular route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
7 km
2:13 h
225 m
222 m
Velden - Kipfental - Ankatal - Rupprechtstegen - Lungsdorf - Velden
Falkenberghaus
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
Artelshofen - Falkenberghaus (Naturfreundehaus) - Schlangenfichte - Windloch Cave - Wachtfelsen (viewpoint)
recommended route Difficulty easy
3
8 km
3:00 h
272 m
273 m
This quiet, family-friendly hike leads us to some sights in the Franconian Switzerland on this route.
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One of the most beautiful hiking tours in Hartenstein leads to Hartenstein Castle, perched high on a rock. This route not only offers a spectacular view of the picturesque village and the surrounding countryside, but also historical insights into the village's past. The castle itself now houses a museum with interesting exhibits from past centuries.

Another worthwhile hiking trail leads through the nearby forest to the Rothenberg castle ruins. On this route you can explore the ruins and imagine what life must have once been like here. The path winds through dense forests and offers impressive vantage points over the valley again and again.

A hike along the river Pegnitz, which flows through Hartenstein, is also particularly recommended. Here you can take a leisurely stroll along the banks or even go on a short boat trip - an experience for young and old!

The best seasons for hiking in Hartenstein are spring and autumn. At this time, nature shines in the most beautiful colours and the mild climate invites you to take long walks. In summer, however, it can get very hot, so it is advisable to hike early in the morning or late in the evening.

For families with children, there are also some child-friendly hiking trails in Hartenstein. One popular excursion is to the Schloss Thurn adventure park, which not only offers playgrounds and attractions, but also a nature trail through the adjacent forest.

Overall, the hikes in Hartenstein offer a perfect combination of natural beauty, historical sights and family-friendly activities. Whether you are travelling alone or together with your family - here you are guaranteed to find the right route for your personal outdoor adventure!

Reviews

  • August 10, 2025
    Thomas Güntert
    August 10, 2025
    Am Anfang etwas an der Straße. Ab Denkmal recht abwechslungsreich. Am Anfang vom Ankatal sehr verwachsen.
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    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Written August 10, 2025
  • May 26, 2024
    Helmut Sperber
    May 26, 2024
    In einer 8-köpfigen Gruppe haben wir heute diese Tour gemacht. Unser Start und Ziel war am Bahnhof in Rupprechtstegen, wo auch die Schluss-Einkehr war. Ein Zwischenhalt war am Kiosk in Lungsdorf. Die Tour ist sehr abwechslungsreich und hat allen gut gefallen. Der Schlussabstieg durchs Ankatal war etwas dreckig.
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    Written May 26, 2024
  • May 26, 2024
    Thomas Güntert
    May 26, 2024
    Sehr schöne Wanderung. Bei Nässe kann es aber rutschig sein.
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    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Written May 26, 2024
  • April 13, 2024
    Günter Horndasch 
    Sehr schöne Tour. Aktuell ( April 2024) aber zwischen Alfalter und Eschenbach wegen umgestürzten Bäumen gesperrt. Und der Weg ist wirklich blockiert, bitte nehmt die angeschriebene Umleitung. Insgesamt auch viele Möglichkeiten zur Einkehr.
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    Photo: Günter Horndasch, Community
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    Photo: Günter Horndasch, Community
    Written April 13, 2024
  • November 01, 2023
    Stefan Gloor
    October 31, 2023
    Die Tour ist super. Der Text zu diesem Track ein bisschen gar langatmig. Die Wanderung ist zu empfehlen an einem Wochenendtag (Burg geöffnet) zwischen 1. April und 1. Oktober (im Winter ist Höhle Fledermausquartier nicht begehbar). Zustieg zur Höhle entspricht einem schwierigen Bergweg (T3).
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    Photo: Stefan Gloor, Community
    Written November 01, 2023
  • October 30, 2023
    Astrid Eisch
    October 29, 2023
    Wunderschöne Herbstwanderung, deren relativ lange Asphaltstrecke zu Beginn der Wanderung durch die tollen Farbenspiele des Herbstes kompensiert wird. Auf den Abstecher zur Petershöhle haben wir verzichtet (waren wir schon so oft) und die Wanderung damit auf 11,8 km verkürzt.
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    Neuhaus a.d. Pegnitz
    Photo: Astrid Eisch, Community
    Burg Veldenstein
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    An der Pegnitz zwischen Finstermühle und Engenthal
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    Von Engenthal nach Velden
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    Von Engenthal nach Velden
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    Von Engenthal nach Velden
    Photo: Astrid Eisch, Community
    Von Engenthal nach Velden
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    Panoramaweg Velden
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    Velden
    Photo: Astrid Eisch, Community
    Aussicht bis zum Ossinger kurz vor Neuhaus a.d. Pegnitz
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    Zwischen Velden und Neuhaus a.d. Pegnitz
    Photo: Astrid Eisch, Community
    Burg Veldenstein
    Photo: Astrid Eisch, Community
    Bei Neuhaus a.d. Pegnitz
    Photo: Astrid Eisch, Community
    Bei Neuhaus a.d. Pegnitz
    Photo: Astrid Eisch, Community
    Burg Veldenstein
    Photo: Astrid Eisch, Community
    Written October 30, 2023
  • October 01, 2023
    Christian Buggisch
    September 09, 2023
    Schön und abwechslungsreich. Am schönsten an der Pegnitz und an den Felsen in Velden.
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    Photo: Christian Buggisch, Community
    Photo: Christian Buggisch, Community
    Photo: Christian Buggisch, Community
    Written October 01, 2023
  • August 18, 2022
    Astrid Graf
    July 30, 2022
    Wunderschön wie immer. Nicht besonders anstrengend. Höhle bei Andreas Kreuz klein aber schön. Und dann noch einkehren in Lungsdorf. Dort gibt es leckere Brotzeit und Kuchen. An der Pegnitz geht es dann zurück nach Rupprechtstegen. Wer nach dem Andreas Kreuz nicht über den Schotterweg und Wiese ins Tal will kann auch blau Kreuz weiter laufen Richtung Velden und dann rechts auf gelb Punkt abbiegen.
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    Written August 18, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Pirate tour
  • May 02, 2022
    Günter Horndasch 
    May 01, 2022
    Haben die Wanderung am 1. Mai gemacht. War wirklich sehr schön. Nur kurz vor Hohenstein verläuft der Weg auf der Straße. Dieses Manko wird aber auf dem zweiten Abschnitt des Weges mehr als wett gemacht. Super schöner Rückweg durch herrliche Wälder.
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    Written May 02, 2022
  • September 15, 2021
    Ro Fi 
    Wunderschöne Wanderung, die wir im August gemacht haben. Die Höhle ist ein richtiges Abenteuer. Beim Hinabsteigen und Begehen muss man sehr vorsichtig sein, da sehr rutschig. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Pavel. Wieder mal ein toller Tourenvorschlag
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    Photo: Ro Fi, Community
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    Written September 15, 2021
  • June 20, 2021
    San Dra
    June 20, 2021
    wunderschön
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    Photo: San Dra, Community
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    Photo: San Dra, Community
    Written June 20, 2021
  • June 02, 2021
    Peter Reiter
    June 02, 2021
    Heute gemacht .... sehr schöne , abwechslungsreiche Wanderung .
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    Photo: Peter Reiter, Community
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    Photo: Peter Reiter, Community
    Photo: Peter Reiter, Community
    Written June 02, 2021

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