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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Health fountain – Path along the Red Main loop from Emtmannsberg

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Health fountain – Path along the Red Main loop from Emtmannsberg

Moderate

5.0

(2)

12

hikers

Health fountain – Path along the Red Main loop from Emtmannsberg

03:35

13.1km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.38 km

Health fountain

Highlight • Natural

This spring (“fountain” is a very benevolent term) on the slope just east of the “Eiserner Steg” over the Red Main is barely visible anymore. Its water is channeled into the Main via old pipes.

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2

1.40 km

Eiserner Steg Over the Roter Main

Highlight • Bridge

The "Eiserner Steg" (Iron Bridge) that crosses the Roter Main in the valley below Ottmannsreuth can hardly be confused with the famous "Eiserner Steg" (Iron Bridge) in Frankfurt, a massive …

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3

1.44 km

Path along the Red Main

Highlight • Trail

4

1.79 km

Rotmainsteig Trail

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On the slope, a few meters above the Red Main, this beautiful, narrow path winds through the forest, always along the river, occasionally with views down to the Main.

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5

2.09 km

Path along the Red Main

Highlight • Trail

6

2.64 km

Red Main Valley

Highlight • River

7

6.96 km

Viewing bench near Creußen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quiet and secluded, beautiful view

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8

10.3 km

Drei Tannen (rest area and viewpoint)

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Great views and panoramic views on clear and sunny days.

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B

13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

2.96 km

2.24 km

758 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

2.39 km

2.07 km

1.00 km

596 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Sunday 7 June

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