Wüstenweg Sand Dune – Franconian Dune Trail loop from Winkelhaid

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Wüstenweg Sand Dune – Franconian Dune Trail loop from Winkelhaid

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Wüstenweg Sand Dune – Franconian Dune Trail loop from Winkelhaid

02:02

7.80km

60m

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: August 21, 2026

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Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

Flechten-Kiefernwälder südlich Leinburg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Waterfall in Middle Franconia

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When frozen, it exudes a special charm.

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1.78 km

Rumpelbach Gorge (Röthenbachklamm)

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The Rumpelbach Gorge is a small sandstone gorge in Middle Franconia near the Altdorf municipality of Röthenbach. It is also called the Röthenbach Gorge after the Röthenbach River, which flows …

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3.34 km

Sand Dunes in the Nuremberg Reichswald near Altdorf

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One of the largest dune fields in Bavaria is located around Nuremberg. In the Reichswald north-west of Altdorf, there are also sands that were deposited by ice-age rivers under long …

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3.41 km

Wüstenweg Sand Dune

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The sand dunes always leave a lasting impression on us. Especially when the heather is blooming..😍🌸

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3.50 km

Franconian sand dune

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It is a very beautiful path and you feel like you are in the middle of nature, even with the motorway nearby. It is also a wonderful feeling when you …

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3.60 km

Franconian Dune Trail

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Franconian dune path
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Dunes in Franconia? As paradoxical as it may sound, there are. But if you think of shimmering heat when you think of dunes, you are wrong …

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3.87 km

Sand dunes south of Leinburg

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Fantastic sand dunes in the middle of Franconia. The conditions of the Ice Age led to this impressive landscape.

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4.57 km

Franconian Dune Trail

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The Franconian Dunes Trail leads through a lesser-known but unique landscape shaped by sand in the south of the district of Nürnberger Land. This landscape was formed during the last …

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7.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.97 km

3.20 km

434 m

150 m

Surfaces

5.17 km

1.19 km

983 m

266 m

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 7 October

19°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2021,Dünenweg von Röthenbach bei Altdorf nach Röttenbach Altdorf

Great area, I have planned a second (different route). Maybe someone would like to go with you.

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November 1, 2023,Heideflächen – Dünenwanderweg Runde von Unterwellitzleithen

is a really nice path. The only downer is the proximity to the motorway. therefore only four stars

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August 21, 2021,Wasserfall, Schlucht, Fränkische Dünnen und Heide 🌸

So definitely sturdy shoes, although you can walk barefoot in the sand 🦶😉 a nice tour for the soul: with the background noise of the road (more or less), with finally a waterfall and the fragrant heather 🥰 !!

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