[FAV 043] Forchheim – Birnbaum (Gde. Gerhardshofen, Lkr. NEA)
OSM map layer · LineString
49.68, 10.85 · rel 1385610
49.68, 10.85 · rel 1385610
Karpfenweiherweg
34,3 km from Forchheim to Birnbaum through alpine terrain and mountains.
Forchheim
→
Birnbaum
linear
34,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
35
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× monument
3× summit
850 Jahre Heppstädt
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Bildeiche
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
59 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Vogelberg
summit ·
400 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kapellberg
summit ·
439 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pfaffenberg
summit ·
449 m off route
0,0 km
0%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
275 m
–
364 m
0 km
17,2 km
34,3 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
312 m elevation
Quarter of the way
299 m elevation
Halfway
304 m elevation
Three quarters
292 m elevation
Finish
302 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Karpfenweiherweg is 34.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Karpfenweiherweg takes approximately 8h 33min to complete.
No, Karpfenweiherweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Forchheim to Birnbaum. Plan ahead for return transport.
Karpfenweiherweg starts at Forchheim.
Karpfenweiherweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Karpfenweiherweg is maintained and managed by Fränkischer Albverein.