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Kirchensittenbach

Welcome to Kirchensittenbach, a charming destination in the district of Nürnberger Land. Situated at the foot of the Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest Nature Park, this small community is a place of peace and relaxation.

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Attractions in Kirchensittenbach


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recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 349 m
Descent 349 m

Circular route on the Seven Summits from Kirchensittenbach to Hohenstein Castle on the highest peak of the Nürnberger Land (634 m).

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recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 7.1 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 160 m
Descent 160 m

Circular hike on the Seven Summits from the hikers' car park at Schloßberg along the Osternohe - Lohmühle path over the Bikepark Osternohe to the ...

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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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Long Distance Hiking · Frankenwald
Franconian Mountain Route
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 424.5 km
Duration 120:00 h
Ascent 7,350 m
Descent 7,433 m

Over almost 500 km, we hike on the Franconian Mountain Route through the Franconian Forest Nature Park, the Fichtel Mountains, Franconian ...

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Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
Circular hike to Windburg near Osternohe
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 9.7 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 201 m
Descent 201 m

From the hikers' car park at Schloßberg, we first walk along the Osternohe - Lohmühle route past the Bikepark Osternohe along the stream path to ...

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from Helmuth Gatti,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
The Franconian Mountain Trail
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 421.9 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 6,942 m
Descent 7,014 m

Those hiking on the Franconian Mountain Trail will be captivated by the romance of Franconian landscapes, which Eichendorff already dedicated one ...

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Wandermagazin
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
From Kirchensittenbach to Hohenstein
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.8 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 379 m
Descent 379 m

On the way from Kirchensittenbach to Hohenstein Castle, we stroll through the beautiful Sittenbachtal.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 341 m
Descent 343 m

Our hike begins on the high plateau of Weißenbach at the Hüllweiher near Glatzenstein (starting point of many hikes in the Nürnberger Land).

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 39 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 290 m
Descent 290 m

Nürnberger Land Bike Circuit Route No. 7

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Nürnberger Land Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.4 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 295 m
Descent 295 m

This wonderful family-friendly hike takes us from the Sittenbach valley up to the plateau of Stöppach (Franconian Mountain Trail) to Hohenstein.

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from Peter Reiter,   Community
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Kirchensittenbach is known for its idyllic landscapes and picturesque half-timbered houses. A popular destination for visitors is the Schlossberg Museum, which provides an insight into the history of the region. The St. James Church with its baroque interior also attracts many tourists.

The annual Sittenbach village festival in summer and the traditional Christmas market in winter provide cultural highlights. Here you can enjoy local specialities and be enchanted by the festive sounds.

The culinary scene offers a variety of regional dishes such as "Schäufele" or "Krenfleisch". Also be sure to try the famous beer from the area: Zoigl beer is still brewed according to old traditions.

Outdoor activities are particularly recommended here: Hike along the river Pegnitz or explore the nearby nature park by bike. In winter, the surrounding ski areas invite you to enjoy winter sports.

Even in rainy weather, Kirchensittenbach has a lot to offer: Discover the numerous museums in Nuremberg or visit a thermal spa in Bad Windsheim.

You are sure to find the most beautiful spot in this region on a hike through the picturesque forests and valleys. The best time to travel is in spring or autumn, when nature shines in its most beautiful blaze of colour.

Kirchensittenbach is definitely worth a trip - let yourself be enchanted by this charming place and experience unforgettable moments!

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