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Langenbacher Forst

Ponds for smooth newts – Black Pond loop from Fränkische Muschwitz

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Kronach
Langenbacher Forst

Ponds for smooth newts – Black Pond loop from Fränkische Muschwitz

Easy

4.7

(3)

12

hikers

Ponds for smooth newts – Black Pond loop from Fränkische Muschwitz

01:18

4.67km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Frankenwald

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

4 m

Hermesgrün Trailhead (Hiking Car Park)

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Small hiking parking lot located in the forest near Hermesgrün.
From here, you can enjoy wonderful hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, walking, or other activities along the green belt of the …

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2

1.27 km

Lachengrundbach

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the Lachengrundbach (500 m long) is a left tributary of the Franconian Muschwitz - at this point it crosses the path with the help of a vertical run above the path

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3

1.97 km

Aschengrundbach

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the Aschengrundbach is a left, approx. 400 meter long tributary of the Franconian Muschwitz

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2.52 km

Ponds for smooth newts

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The palmate newt, the smallest of the newts, is widespread in our Franconian Forest and feels very comfortable in these ponds.

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6

3.61 km

At the Schwarzen Teich Shelter

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This beautiful little house stands on the bank of the pond at the Black Pond in Muschwitzgrund.
Inside there are umpteen small wooden panels with all kinds of slogans.
There …

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7

3.66 km

Black Pond

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The Franconian Muschwitz flows through the Black Pond and
forms the Bavarian-Thuringian border.

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4.67 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

105 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

11°C

4°C

86 %

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