[FAV 004] Forchheim – Pleinfeld (Lkr. Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen)
OSM map layer · LineString
49.41, 10.67 · rel 946409
49.41, 10.67 · rel 946409
Rangau-Randweg
167,9 km from Forchheim to Pleinfeld through alpine terrain and mountains.
Forchheim
→
Pleinfeld
linear
167,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
44
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
4× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
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 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× monument
4× viewpoint
4× summit
1× Attraction
2× castle
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
on the route
167,9 km
100%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
on the route
167,9 km
100%
Gustav-Weißkopf-Denkmal
monument ·
on the route
167,9 km
100%
Windsheimer Becken-Blick
viewpoint ·
on the route
167,9 km
100%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
on the route
167,9 km
100%
Sonnenberg
summit ·
31 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Hemhofen-Blick
viewpoint ·
33 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
35 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Heimatvertriebenen-Denkmal
monument ·
40 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Brunnenpavillon
Attraction ·
40 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Schloss Obernzenn
castle ·
47 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Mühlberg
summit ·
62 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
63 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Schwarzleite
summit ·
66 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Weimersheim-Blick
viewpoint ·
81 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Gustav Weisskopf
monument ·
87 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Gustav-Weißkopf-Denkmal
monument ·
99 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Julienberg
summit ·
114 m off route
167,9 km
100%
terroir f Ipsheim
viewpoint ·
117 m off route
167,9 km
100%
Burg Colmberg
castle ·
119 m off route
167,9 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
259 m
–
498 m
0 km
83,9 km
167,9 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
259 m elevation
Quarter of the way
297 m elevation
Halfway
396 m elevation
Three quarters
422 m elevation
Finish
498 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
Rangau-Randweg is 167.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rangau-Randweg takes approximately 41h 46min to complete.
No, Rangau-Randweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Forchheim to Pleinfeld. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rangau-Randweg starts at Forchheim.
Rangau-Randweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Rangau-Randweg is maintained and managed by Fränkischer Albverein.