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View of Vierzehnheiligen – Banz Abbey loop from Kloster Banz

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Upper Franconia

View of Vierzehnheiligen – Banz Abbey loop from Kloster Banz

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View of Vierzehnheiligen – Banz Abbey loop from Kloster Banz

02:19

8.04km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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352 m

Hausen Hydropower Plant and Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

A public path (hiking trail) leads over the dam that can be used by pedestrians and cyclists.

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2

1.63 km

View of the Main River

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3

2.82 km

View of Vierzehnheiligen

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4

4.43 km

Banz Abbey

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A complex that is absolutely worth seeing, the former Benedictine Abbey of Banz Monastery is located on the Banzberg and can be seen from afar. From above there is a …

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4.77 km

View of Kloster Banz and the Main Valley

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At this point you have a fantastic view of Banz Abbey and the opposite elevations. The panorama from left to right: at the edge of the forest you can see …

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4.82 km

View Above Banz Abbey Towards Lichtenfels

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7

5.04 km

Wildcat Trail

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The wildcat path is a highlight, especially for smaller children. You can park for free at the Banz Monastery car park during the week. On Saturday, Sunday and public holidays it costs € 1.50.

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6.34 km

View of Banz Abbey and the Main Valley

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Very nice area for hiking 🥾 along the Main and a very nice view of the Staffelberg and the Fourteen Saints.

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8.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

1.94 km

1.05 km

570 m

451 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

2.01 km

1.99 km

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Comments

July 26, 2023,Banzer-Berg-Runde – Wandern am Obermain

Nice tour to the Banz monastery even when the weather is bad. The view is wonderful. The path is a bit slippery when it rains.

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October 24, 2021,Kleine Wanderrunde Kloster Banz

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