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View of Hesselberg – Hesselberg Summit loop from Herrieden

View of Hesselberg – Hesselberg Summit loop from Herrieden

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View of Hesselberg – Hesselberg Summit loop from Herrieden

02:55

63.7km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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After 28.5 km for 76 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.54 km

Herrieden Collegiate Basilica

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The collegiate church of St. Vitus and St. Deocar, today a collegiate basilica, dominates the view of the city with its twin towers and the mighty gable roof. The clear …

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6.37 km

Gasthaus zum Kreuz

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The inn sign bears the year 1763 and is therefore around 250 years old. It depicts a flaming cross with a green wreath.
The meat and sausage products for the …

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16.4 km

Steep Ascent and Fast Descent

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17.1 km

View of Hesselberg

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Set it down and enjoy briefly

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28.5 km

Hesselberg Kiosk

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You can also drive up here by car; it is better to run up!

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28.5 km

Hesselberg Summit

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The Hesselberg with 689 meters is the highest elevation in Central Franconia. Up here you have fantastic views in good weather, which can reach into the Alps. There are many …

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28.6 km

Ascent from Gerolfingen to Hesselberg

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The Mont Ventoux from Franconia!

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42.8 km

Kreutweiher

Lake

62.1 km

Herrieden City Gate and Altmühl Bridge

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Herriden with the historic Altmühl bridge, which was replaced by a bridge in the 9th century. City gate in Herrieden and stork tower from the 14th century.

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63.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

12.2 km

2.05 km

468 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.1 km

5.89 km

397 m

300 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

21°C

15°C

91 %

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View of Hesselberg – Hesselberg Summit loop from Herrieden

Herrieden Collegiate Basilica

Gasthaus zum Kreuz

Steep Ascent and Fast Descent

View of Hesselberg

Hesselberg Kiosk

Hesselberg Summit

Ascent from Gerolfingen to Hesselberg

Herrieden City Gate and Altmühl Bridge

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