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Eckental

Welcome to Eckental, Erlangen-Höchstadt - a destination that is definitely worth a visit. The municipality is located in the heart of Bavaria and impresses with its idyllic setting between rolling hills and picturesque forests.

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Attractions in Eckental


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Long Distance Hiking · Thuringian Forest
Frankenweg – from Rennsteig to the Swabian Alb
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 519.5 km
Duration 143:35 h
Ascent 10,662 m
Descent 10,611 m

Over nearly 500 km, the Frankenweg takes us from northern Franconia on 21 exciting stages to the Altmühltal Nature Park.

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 183.6 km
Duration 82:03 h
Ascent 2,111 m
Descent 2,286 m

The Upper Franconian Way of St. James from Hof to Nuremberg follows the historic Via Imperii from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic. It connects the ...

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from Michael Thein,   Community
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
FAV no. 042: Tuchersteig - Paul Pfinzig path
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 41.7 km
Duration 11:28 h
Ascent 910 m
Descent 865 m

Franconian Albverein, path no. 042, Tuchersteig. From Behringersdorf station to Hohenstein. Trail marking green cross. From Hohenstein continue ...

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from Hans-Wolfgang Frank,   Community
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
TCW 11: from Eschenau to Lauf
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 15.6 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 211 m
Descent 210 m

Route 11 of the Trimmclub Weitersdorf on 01.05.2010 Lunch: Inn "Hallerschlösschen" in Nuschelberg

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from Trimmclub Weitersdorf,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 41 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 328 m
Descent 328 m

This bike route takes us over hills and valleys on quiet, low-traffic paths through several counties with many sights that are very well described ...

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from Peter Reiter,   Community
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
Alten Rothenberg to Lillinghof 11/1/2016
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.4 km
Duration 5:11 h
Ascent 310 m
Descent 309 m

From Schnaittach via the Alten Rothenberg to Lochhof, St. Martin, and on to Lillinghof. Return via Kirchröttenbach with a stop in Germersberg ...

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from Michael Ringl,   Community
Road Bike · Nuremberg city region
Erlangen - The Gateway to Franconian Switzerland
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 89.9 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 780 m
Descent 820 m

Many paths lead to the Franconian Switzerland, but one of the most beautiful starts directly in Erlangen. Here, the lovingly called “Berch,” a ...

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from Tourist-Info Erlangen,   Community
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
Kreuzweiher
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 15.1 km
Duration 3:53 h
Ascent 136 m
Descent 136 m

To the cherry blossom in Kalchreuth! You are rewarded not only with blooming traditional orchards but also enjoy a fantastic view!

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from Wolfgang Brendel,   Traumwanderungen.de
Mountain Bike · Nuremberg city region
Trails around Erlangen & Rödlas Berg
recommended route Difficulty S2 moderate
Distance 44.3 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 542 m
Descent 542 m

Nice route with a fairly high proportion of trails and a steep climb up the Hetzleser Berg

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from Lukas Rüprich,   Community
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
Lauf-Eschenau
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 12.8 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 106 m
Descent 94 m

The varied route through the wild-romantic Bitterbach Gorge and past the "ancient" Beerbacher chapel offers several good places to stop (including ...

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from Socki Sockenqualmer,   Community
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Eckental offers its visitors numerous tourist attractions such as the castle stables in Eschenau or the historic market square with its impressive ensemble of half-timbered houses. Cultural highlights include the annual "Jazz am See" music festival and various art exhibitions.

For culinary connoisseurs, there is plenty to discover here: be sure to try regional specialities such as Nuremberg bratwursts or Franconian beer. The traditional apple wine from the surrounding meadow orchards should also be on your to-do list.

The area around Eckental is ideal for outdoor activities of all kinds. In summer, for example, you can go hiking, cycling or swimming - the nearby Kleiner Brombachsee is particularly beautiful. In winter, the region offers a variety of ski areas and cross-country skiing trails.

If it rains, don't be sad: Just visit one of the many museums in the area or take a trip to nearby Erlangen and visit the Schlossgartenfest there, for example, or enjoy a concert at the E-Werk.

Overall, the following applies: In Eckental, both nature lovers and those interested in culture will find exactly what they are looking for. Experience the beauty of Bavaria up close and let Eckental enchant you - a travel guide for everyone who is looking for a special travel guide.

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  • August 09, 2026
    Thomas Güntert
    August 09, 2026
    Abwechslungsreiche Wanderung. Am Kreuzweiher leider alles trostlos und halb verlassen.
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    Written August 09, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Rundweg Kalchreuth
  • September 28, 2025
    Pascal Kohtes
    September 28, 2025
    Das schöne an der Tour ist, daß die Strecke weitestgehend auf kleinen (asphaltierten) Nebenstraßen oder Radwegen verläuft. Es macht Sinn, die Richtung wie vorgeschlagen einzuhalten. Am Schönsten ist der Abschnitt hinter Spies, wo man viele km an Feldern und Wiesen entlang fährt, immer leicht bergab. Auf der ersten Hälfte der Etappe ist der Straßenbelag für ein Rennrad teilweise schlecht, da macht es mit einem Gravelbike mehr Spaß. Später läßt es sich aber sehr gut fahren. Insgesamt schöne und aussichtsreiche Tour!
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    Written September 28, 2025
  • January 20, 2024
    Christine Vogel
    August 28, 2022
    Tolle Tour. Tolle Aussicht!
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    Photo: Christine Vogel, Community
    Written January 20, 2024
    Mountain Bike
    Sporty Enjoyment
  • November 01, 2022
    Thomas Güntert
    November 01, 2022
    Schöne Wanderung. Vor Kirchröttenbach muss man allerdings rechts abbiegen am Gestüt. Da gibt es keinen Durchgang.
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    Written November 01, 2022
  • April 14, 2021
    Lisa Hartmann
    Super schöne Tour!
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    Written April 14, 2021
  • February 14, 2021
    Thomas Güntert
    February 14, 2021
    Auch bei Schnee gut zu gehen. Nette, sonnige Runde.
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    Written February 14, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Heroldsberg-Kalchreuth
  • November 29, 2020
    Rosemarie Hermann
    sonnige Tour mit guter Aussicht, wenig Wald, kaum Asphaltwege! Beginn auf dem Gräfenbergbahnwanderweg. Haben die Sklavenseeumrundung angehängt, lohnenswert.
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    Written November 29, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Heroldsberg-Kalchreuth
  • September 05, 2020
    Thorsten Meinl
    September 05, 2020
    Richtig hoher Trailanteil, wie in der Beschreibung teilweise richtig spassig! Absolut zu empfehlen.
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    Written September 05, 2020
  • December 26, 2019
    Martin Maderholz 
    gut, aber nicht störungsfrei
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    Written December 26, 2019
    Long Distance Hiking
    Frankenweg
  • July 22, 2019
    Be Do
    July 21, 2019
    Eine tolle MTB Tour mit sehr schönen, abwechslungsreichen Streckenabschnitten. Man hat sehr wenig Asphalt bzw. Strasse, die Wege waren gut zu befahren und baten eine gutes Naturerlebnis. Die Strecke an sich, hatte mit dem Höhenprofil einen anspruchsvollen Charakter, bei der ordentlich Kondition und Technik benötigt wird! Zudem stand am nach 4 Std. Fahrzeit am Ende 1100 hm auf der Uhr!
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    Written July 22, 2019
  • May 19, 2019
    Johannes Müller 
    Zwar nicht wirklich eine MTB Strecke, aber dennoch sehr gut geplant, man quert kaum größere Straßen. Bin die Strecke mittlerweile schon drei mal gefahren.
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    Written May 19, 2019
    Mountain Bike
    Around Erlangen
  • April 22, 2019
    Markus Eimann
    April 21, 2019
    Schöne Tour.
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    Written April 22, 2019

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