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Ködnitz

Welcome to charming Ködnitz, a destination in the district of Kulmbach in Germany. This small town is a real insider tip for anyone looking for peace and relaxation.

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Attractions in Ködnitz


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recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
Distance 34.6 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 452 m
Descent 439 m

Easy mountain bike route from Kulmbach to the beautiful Schorgast valley near Wirsberg.

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from Stefan Weich,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.2 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 229 m
Descent 229 m

LISTEN TO SILENCE - the rustling of the Weißer Main accompanies you for part of the route, sometimes gently, sometimes strongly, as a former energy ...

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from Sandra Löffler,   Frankenwald
Hiking Trail · Frankenwald
FrankenwaldSteigla Rehberg Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 345 m
Descent 345 m

UNDERSTANDING THE FOREST - The Plassenburg majestically towers over Kulmbach, behind it beech trees reach over 30 meters high, the interactive ...

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from Sandra Löffler,   Frankenwald
Long Distance Cycling
Franconian Forest cycling route
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 238.6 km
Duration 17:32 h
Ascent 2,326 m
Descent 2,326 m

Seven-day bike route through the picturesque landscape of the Franconian Forest with many cultural-historical and geological waypoints and culinary ...

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from Markus Franz,   Frankenwald
Gravel Bike · Tegernsee-Schliersee
Bavarian 7 Summits - 7 in one go
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 1,408.5 km
Duration 110:40 h
Ascent 11,092 m
Descent 11,092 m

The 7 highest peaks of the 7 Bavarian administrative districts in one go. With the gravel bike and on foot to Zugspitze (Upper Bavaria, 2962m), ...

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from Tomtom MacGyver,   Community
Hiking Trail · Frankenwald
Edelmann-Ringweg Kulmbach
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 31.5 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 522 m
Descent 522 m

This hiking trail forms an “outer ring” around Kulmbach and was named after the well-known Kulmbach local historian Hans Edelmann (1888 – 1973).

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from Kulmbach,   Outdooractive Editors
Long Distance Cycling · Franconia
MainRadweg
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 646.6 km
Duration 44:20 h
Ascent 1,111 m
Descent 1,700 m

We experience varied landscapes, culinary delights, and cultural highlights on the MainRadweg.

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Bicycle Rides · Upper Palatine Forest
Waldsassen to Kulmbach
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 100.5 km
Duration 7:25 h
Ascent 1,024 m
Descent 1,198 m

This route leads from the starting point Waldsassen/Opf. to the beer town Kulmbach. The Fichtel Mountains must be crossed in the process.

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from Thomy B.,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Frankenwald
Frankenwald cycling route – Stage 1
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1
Distance 32.6 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 169 m
Descent 169 m

The first stage of the Frankenwald cycling route leads over a distance of 32 km from Kulmbach via a section of the Main Cycle Path and several ...

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Frankenwald
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 17.2 km
Duration 4:47 h
Ascent 367 m
Descent 328 m

The seventh stage of the FrankenwaldSteig leads from Kulmbach via Oberpurbach and Baumgarten to Stadtsteinach and is 17 km long.

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from Julia Rubsch,   Frankenwald
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Geographically, Ködnitz is located on the edge of the Franconian Forest and thus offers an ideal starting point for hikes and walks through a breathtaking landscape. The town also has a lot to offer culturally: For example, visit Thurnau Castle or the Kulmbach City Museum.

A highlight in the region is also the numerous events such as the annual citizens' festival with live music and culinary specialities from the region. Another event highlight is the traditional wine festival on Kulmbach's market square.

Culinary delights are also plentiful here - be sure to try the famous Franconian roast or enjoy a glass of wine from one of the many local wineries.

If it's raining outside, you can go to the indoor swimming pool or spend a leisurely day in a café, for example. For outdoor activities, we recommend especially the summer, when you can go hiking wonderfully. In autumn, on the other hand, the colourful foliage of the forest attracts particularly many visitors.

Where is it most beautiful? That's hard to say, because everyone will find their own favourite places! But if you like to experience nature, you should definitely explore the nearby Franconian Forest - here you will find dreamlike views and untouched nature.

Ködnitz is definitely worth a trip! Pack your suitcase, grab this travel guide and experience the beauty of this region for yourself.

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  • September 02, 2026
    Andi Ott
    August 29, 2026
    Schöne Wanderung, jedoch mit teilweise zugewucherten und schlecht Beschilderten Wegen. Der Abstieg von der Plassenburg ist schwer zu finden und so zugewuchert, dass man eigentlich eine Machete bräuchte. Gepflegt wird der Weg ganz offensichtlich nicht. Nach Ebersbach hört der Weg einfach mitten im Wald an einer durchforsteten Fläche im Unterholz auf. Man findet nur mit Müh und Not den Anschluss. Nun zu den schönen Seiten: wir sind an einem Feriensamstag im August keinem einzigen Wanderer begegnet. Man hat also absolut seine Ruhe. Gerade der Abschnitt zwischen Fölschnitz und Ebersbach ist so ruhig, dass man glatt meinen könnte, die Menschheit wäre verschwunden. Am Kneippbecken kann man wunderbar abschalten und die Seele baumeln lassen! Insgesamt empfehlenswert, aber die oben genannten Abschnitte sollte man versuchen zu umgehen.
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    Variety of paths Solitude
    Written September 02, 2026
  • September 23, 2025
    Roland Fritz Blumensaat
    Grandiose Strecke auf den Laufwegen meiner Jugendzeit in den 1970er Jahren
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    Written September 23, 2025
  • March 27, 2025
    Stefan Weich 
    Sehr schöne Strecke! Man kann den Edelmann-Ringweg zu Fuß, oder auch mit dem MTB machen, beides ist wirklich sehr schön. Allerdings ist die Strecke im Bereich der Dreibrunnequelle nicht korrekt eingezeichnet, zudem ist der Abschnitt durch Forst- arbeiten stark beschädigt und deshalb für Moutainbike aktuell nicht zu empfehlen.
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    Written March 27, 2025
  • August 27, 2024
    Carsten Wellbrock
    August 27, 2024
    Tour verläuft hauptsächlich durch schattigen Wald. Die Highlights sind der Naturlehrpfad, der Rehbergturm mit Aussicht auf die Plassenburg, an der der Weg im späteren Verlauf vorbeiführt. Ansonsten schöne Panoramen und immer wieder der Blick auf die Plassenburg.
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    Rehbergturm
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    Blick vom Rehbergturm zur Plassenburg
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    Blick auf die Plassenburg unterhalb des Rehbergs
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    Written August 27, 2024
  • February 11, 2023
    Sebastian Bauer
    Die Route ist wirklich sehr gut beschildert. Man kann sich fast nicht verlaufen. Da die Strecke lange Zeit einem interessanten und abwechslungsreichen Naturlehrpfad folgt, ist sie auch für Kinder sehr empfehlenswert. Einziges Manko: Die in der App dargestellte Route weicht von der offiziell beschilderten ab.
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    Written February 11, 2023
  • May 18, 2016
    Jürgen Wende
    May 18, 2016
    Schöne Runde, vor allem ab Bad Berneck, Kulmbach bis Bayreuth. Aktuell Baustelle zw. Untersteinach und Goldkronach
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    Written May 18, 2016

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