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Nordhalben

Welcome to picturesque Nordhalben, Kronach! This charming destination is located in the northern region of Bavaria and is truly an undiscovered gem. If you are looking for a place where you can experience the beauty of Germany away from mass tourism, then you should definitely take a look at Nordhalben.

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Attractions in Nordhalben


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Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 1,455.2 km
Duration 369:45 h
Ascent 16,973 m
Descent 15,746 m

The European long-distance path E6 is an ambitious project that is intended to run continuously from northern Finland to Turkey. On the German ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Frankenwald
FrankenwaldSteigla Ködeltour
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 17 km
Duration 6:05 h
Ascent 673 m
Descent 673 m

BREATHE WIDE - Along Bavaria's largest drinking water reservoir, the Ködeltalsperre, the route ascends to the Nurner Brocken, a unique stone ...

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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
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.5 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 194 m
Descent 194 m

New FrankenwaldSteigla 2025 Along the Green Belt and through the Nordhalben plateau with its species-rich meadows.

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from Sandra Löffler,   Frankenwald
Hiking Trail · Frankenwald
Franconian Forest Trail The Churchgoer
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 15.3 km
Duration 5:20 h
Ascent 544 m
Descent 544 m

UNDERSTANDING THE FOREST - Faith is said to move mountains. But praying did not help our churchgoers; the mountains remained, along with the ...

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from Sandra Löffler,   Frankenwald
Map / FrankenwaldSteig Stage 1: Bad Steben - Nordhalben
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 12.8 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 362 m
Descent 371 m

The first stage of the long-distance circular hiking trail FrankenwaldSteig leads from Bad Steben via Langenbach and the 12 Apostles to Nordhalben ...

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from Julia Rubsch,   Frankenwald
Hiking Trail · Frankenwald
Nordhalben around the Ködeltalsperre
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.4 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 46 m
Descent 29 m

Circular hike around the Ködeltalsperre. Start and end point is the Ködeltalsperre parking lot.

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from Bernd Ehlers,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Frankenwald
Frankenwald cycling route – stage 5
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 5
Distance 23.3 km
Duration 2:09 h
Ascent 494 m
Descent 273 m

The fifth stage of the Frankenwald cycling route leads from Steinwiesen through extensive forests and several towns to Bad Steben.

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Frankenwald
Bicycle Rides · Frankenwald
Frankenwald cycling route – stage 4
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 4
Distance 39.4 km
Duration 3:26 h
Ascent 450 m
Descent 708 m

The fourth stage of the Frankenwald cycling route leads from Steinbach am Wald along sections of the Rennsteig cycle path past the Mauthaus ...

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Frankenwald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 67.6 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 1,133 m
Descent 1,053 m

Part of a bike trip from Perl (Mosel) to Eastern Europe on the European long-distance path E3.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
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Geographically, Nordhalben is located on the edge of the Frankenwald Nature Park and thus offers a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts. In summer, visitors can go hiking or cycling here and enjoy the spectacular views. Autumn, on the other hand, brings a special atmosphere - the leaves turn warm shades and there are plenty of opportunities for mushroom picking. In winter, the landscape transforms into a winter wonderland: skiing, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing - everything is possible!

But even if the weather doesn't cooperate, there is plenty to do: Why not visit the German Basket Museum? Here visitors can learn all about the cultural history of wickerwork and the techniques used to make it. For art lovers, a trip to the Museum Modern Art Hünfeld is also worthwhile.

Culturally interested guests should also take a walk through the old town of Kronach - known as "the pearl of the Franconian Forest". The town is home to numerous historic buildings such as the Rosenberg Fortress Museum, which is known for its impressive architecture and unique views of the town.

From a culinary point of view, Nordhalben also has a lot to offer. The region is known for its traditional Franconian cuisine with dishes such as Schäufele (roasted pork), Sauerbraten (sauerbraten) or bratwursts. Visitors should definitely settle down in one of the cosy inns and try these delicacies.

Last but not least, there are a variety of events that take place throughout the year - from the Kronacher Freischießen (free shooting) to the wine festival in the surrounding vineyards. So it's always worth taking a look at the calendar of events!

All in all, it can be said: Nordhalben, Kronach is definitely worth a visit! Whether you love outdoor activities or are culturally interested - you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for here. So pack your suitcase and get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Germany!

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  • September 29, 2025
    Jennifer Schott 
    September 26, 2025
    Eine sehr schöne Tour! Aktuell ist der Steig an der Talsperre aber leider gesperrt, sodass man auf die Straße ausweichen muss. Die Zeitangabe ist aber etwas übertrieben. Ich habe zusätzlich noch die Talsperre umrundet (was über 10 km mehr waren) und habe nicht so lange gebraucht, wie auf 17 km angegeben.
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    Written September 29, 2025
  • August 26, 2024
    Carsten Wellbrock
    August 26, 2024
    Abwechslungsreiche Tour über Wald-, Wiesen- und Forstwege. Das letzte Stück vor Nordhalben hat einen sehr steilen Abstieg und dann einen sehr steilen Anstieg. Ansonsten eine sehr entspannte Route.
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    Kurpark Bad Steben
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    Weg oberhalb von Bad Steben
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    Kirche in Langenbach
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    12 Apostel
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    Picknickplatz oberhalb der 12 Apostel
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    Written August 26, 2024
  • August 25, 2024
    Carsten Wellbrock
    August 25, 2024
    Abwechslungsreiche Tour: Waldlehrpfad, Wiesen, Steinwüste, Panoramen. Es sind einige steile Abschnitte zu meistern, aber die Anstrengung ist es wert.
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    Brücke über die Leitsch hinauf zum Waldlehrpfad
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    Blick ins Leitschtal
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    Ködeltalsperre
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    Kapelle in Nurn
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    Blick nach Steinwiesen
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    Steinwüste von Steinwiesen
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    Photo: Carsten Wellbrock, Community
    Written August 25, 2024
  • June 02, 2023
    Sabine R. 
    Sehr schön! Viele kleine Pfade und Wiesenwege. Tolle Aussichten!
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    Written June 02, 2023
  • June 22, 2017
    Michael Werner
    May 03, 2017
    Schöner Rundweg, alles auf einer höhe, einfach und bequem zu gehen, stets am Wasser entlang mit schönen Aussichten. Ich bin schon zig male um die Talsperre gelaufen, am liebsten ist es mir in der "kalten" Jahreshälfte, nicht selten ist man ganz allein und in vollkommener Stille. Im Sommer, besonders am Wochenende oder Feiertagen ist es hier völlig überlaufen mit Inline Skatern, Radfahren und Bus Gruppen. Wer die Größe der 4 Parkplätze rund um die Talsperre sieht wird verstehen was hier bei schönem Wetter los sein kann. Alles in allem aber sehr zu empfehlen. Wer kann der kommt dann wenn nicht "alle" frei haben.
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    Written June 22, 2017
  • June 22, 2017
    Michael Werner
    September 21, 2016
    Wunderschöne abwechslungsreiche Tour, ein häufiges auf und ab, deswegen auch nicht zu unterschätzen. Viele schöne Aussichten und Highlights. Durch Dörfer, Feld und Waldwege bis hin zu kleinen Trampelpfaden ist alles dabei. Nur zu empfehlen!
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    Written June 22, 2017
  • March 14, 2017
    Daniel Seekamp
    Vor einigen Jahren wurde der E6 im Wendland großräumig verlegt. Die gezeigte Strecke entspricht daher nicht mehr der Markierung vor Ort. Im Übrigen kann ich den E6 gerade im Wendland wärmstens empfehlen.
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    Written March 14, 2017

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