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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim City Wall

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim City Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Forchheim City Wall

Hiking

4.8

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Running

5.0

(5)

Gravel riding

5.0

(4)

Cycling

5.0

(3)

Road cycling

5.0

(2)

Nordic walking

5.0

(1)

Location: Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Tips

August 19, 2020

Hiking

Forchheim's stately fortifications were built in the mid-16th century based on the Italian model and withstood the Thirty Years' War. The wall was completed in the 18th century with the construction of bastions in the French style.

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January 14, 2024

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Well-preserved city wall with a small park and many benches

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September 19, 2018

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This partially preserved section is the two oldest, the so-called "old Italian" bastions, with which the medieval city wall was strengthened beginning in 1553 after the 2nd Margrave War and …

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Elevation 250 m

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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