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Upper Franconia

Sun Temple and Orangery – Old Palace Eremitage loop from Laineck

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Upper Franconia

Sun Temple and Orangery – Old Palace Eremitage loop from Laineck

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Sun Temple and Orangery – Old Palace Eremitage loop from Laineck

01:58

7.27km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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

Train Station

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3.77 km

Ornate Gazebo in Hofgarten Bayreuth

Highlight • Monument

One of many romantic places that can be found in this beautiful park.

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2

3.87 km

New Palace (Bayreuth Hermitage)

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Margrave Georg Wilhelm had 1715 not far from the residence city of Bayreuth the Old Castle Hermitage as the center of a courtly hermitage to build. In the year of …

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4.01 km

Upper Grotto and Fountains, Eremitage, Bayreuth

Highlight • Monument

For energy reasons and water shortages, the water games only take place for a short time.

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4

4.01 km

Sun Temple and Orangery

Highlight • Monument

At the heart of the Hermitage is the impressive Orangery, with the Temple of the Sun as its focal point. The east wing of the Orangery houses a café, and …

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4.09 km

Dragon's Cave Grotto, Eremitage, Bayreuth

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Not far from the new castle. Stairs lead down on both sides. However, the name Dragon's Cave has nothing in common with reality.
Neither cave nor dragon.

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4.27 km

Old Palace Eremitage

Highlight • Castle

Opening hours and guided tour in the old castle
April-September daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
1st-15th Oct. daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m
16 Oct - March closed
Guided tours every 45 minutes.
duration 30 min.
But currently closed!

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7

4.38 km

Ruin Theatre (Old Palace Ruin Theatre)

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In the ruined theater, built in 1744, plays are performed from the end of May to the end of July.

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8

4.97 km

Old Bridge over the Red Main

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Quaint bridge, which leads directly to the Hermitage.

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7.27 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

1.56 km

859 m

802 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

1.42 km

987 m

666 m

477 m

192 m

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