[FAV 004] Forchheim – Pleinfeld (Lkr. Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen)
OSM map layer · LineString
49.40, 10.65 · rel 946409
49.40, 10.65 · rel 946409
Rangau-Randweg
159,6 km from Forchheim to Pleinfeld through alpine terrain and mountains.
Forchheim
→
Pleinfeld
linear
159,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
51
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?
4× summit
8× monument
3× castle
4× viewpoint
1× Attraction
Schwarzleite
summit ·
66 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Julienberg
summit ·
114 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
on the route
16,0 km
10%
Gustav-Weißkopf-Denkmal
monument ·
on the route
16,0 km
10%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
on the route
16,0 km
10%
Heimatvertriebenen-Denkmal
monument ·
40 m off route
16,0 km
10%
Schloss Obernzenn
castle ·
47 m off route
16,0 km
10%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
63 m off route
16,0 km
10%
Gustav Weisskopf
monument ·
87 m off route
16,0 km
10%
Gustav-Weißkopf-Denkmal
monument ·
99 m off route
16,0 km
10%
Burg Colmberg
castle ·
119 m off route
16,0 km
10%
Hl. Nepomuk
monument ·
126 m off route
16,0 km
10%
Stadtschloss Herrieden
castle ·
134 m off route
16,0 km
10%
Windsheimer Becken-Blick
viewpoint ·
on the route
130,9 km
82%
Sonnenberg
summit ·
31 m off route
130,9 km
82%
Hemhofen-Blick
viewpoint ·
33 m off route
130,9 km
82%
Mühlberg
summit ·
62 m off route
130,9 km
82%
Weimersheim-Blick
viewpoint ·
81 m off route
130,9 km
82%
terroir f Ipsheim
viewpoint ·
117 m off route
130,9 km
82%
Brunnenpavillon
Attraction ·
40 m off route
143,7 km
90%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
289 m
–
506 m
0 km
79,8 km
159,6 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
291 m elevation
Quarter of the way
371 m elevation
Halfway
477 m elevation
Three quarters
419 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 159.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rangau-Randweg takes approximately 39h 43min 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.