Sand Pit Edge loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

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Sand Pit Edge loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

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Sand Pit Edge loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

04:14

16.2km

120m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

Flechten-Kiefernwälder südlich Leinburg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.60 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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Sand dunes in the lichen‑pine forests south of Leinburg

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Special biotope worth protecting!

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Bench with a view of the Franconian dunes

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From here you have an impressive panorama over the Franconian dune landscape.

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Sand Dunes in the Lorenzer Reichswald

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Many lizards can be seen here when the sun is shining. Definitely a hiking highlight.

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Sand Pit Edge

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At the abandoned sand pit the terrain suddenly drops away

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6.69 km

Sandy trails in Flechten-Kiefernwälder south of Leinburg

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Super beautiful path! With a bit of luck and a close look, you can spot many snake tracks in the sand. 🐍💚

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6.97 km

Bench with a view of the lichen‑covered pine woods south of Leinburg

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Time for a snack and to slow down in the silence of the forest. 🍻🥪🐦

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7.28 km

Forest path in Flechten-Kiefernwälder südlich Leinburg

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Here, humans are out and nature is allowed to flourish.

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16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

3.92 km

1.97 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

5.20 km

3.04 km

1.15 km

911 m

219 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

3°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

March 3, 2024,Pendlerparkplatz Altdorf-Leinburg - Rumpelbachschlucht - Sanddünen - Weißenbrunn

A wonderful hike that will certainly be surpassed when the heather is in bloom. Right at the start, things get adventurous in the Rumpelbach Gorge, which is worth seeing. The “torrent” 🤭😂 had to be crossed twice on slippery tree trunks. A bit of balance was required here. The worst thing that could happen... Wet feet. But there is always …

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November 10, 2024,Röthenbachschlucht und große Sanddüne im Nürnberger Reichswald

Today we are going somewhere completely different. But the long journey was definitely worth it. The sandstone erosion in the Röthenbach Gorge is impressive, as is the large sand dune in the Nuremberg Reichswald.

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April 29, 2024,Fränkische Dünenlandschaft: Durch die Rumpelbachschlucht zu den Egelseen 🟢

Through a beautiful adventurous path through the Rumpelbach Gorge to the wonderful sand dunes.
My recommendation!
That's why I give it a 🟢. 👍

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April 27, 2024,Fränkische Dünenlandschaft: Durch die Rumpelbachschlucht zu den Egelseen

In glorious sunshine, I set off in the afternoon for the lichen-pine forest near Altdorf.

I first headed for the sandstone gorge, called Rumpelbachschlucht, of the Röthenbach near the village of the same name.

At around 20 degrees, I had decided to wear my airy hiking boots, which wasn't the smartest idea when crossing the gorge and crossing the stream...

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