Marian Chapel, Pinzberg – Rapunzel Tower loop from Pinzberg

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Pinzberg

Marian Chapel, Pinzberg – Rapunzel Tower loop from Pinzberg

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Marian Chapel, Pinzberg – Rapunzel Tower loop from Pinzberg

02:07

7.95km

80m

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: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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731 m

Marian Chapel, Pinzberg

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The chapel was built around a wooden statue of Mary, which was brought along by an expiatory pilgrimage from Maria Einsiedel in Switzerland, to give a worthy setting and to …

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1.35 km

Bench at the elevated tank with a view of Forchheim

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Take a break and enjoy the view as far as Forchheim

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2.21 km

View of Vexierkapelle and Burg Feuerstein

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model airfield

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2.69 km

View of Vexierkapelle, Burg Feuerstein, and Walberla

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On the Höhenkam you have a beautiful and wide view on both sides.

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5.22 km

Rapunzel Tower

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Really cool 😎, we're still working on it.. Probably Swedish or Finnish style according to the worker there..

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6.50 km

Crucifix Between Pinzberg and Elsenberg

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Very nicely designed crucifix between Pinzberg and Elsenberg

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6.92 km

Pinzberg Forest Kindergarten “Forest Gnomes”

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7.91 km

Traditional half-timbered houses in Pinzberg

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Pinzberg is characterized by a great and beautifully restored building stock

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7.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

873 m

698 m

Surfaces

5.78 km

1.26 km

900 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

December 13, 2024,Gaiganz Pinzberg

Call ☎️ if you have time and inclination for a nice, short, even tour with an older lady👳‍♀️ of course👍 off to Gaiganz.. I didn't know it - but I did know Pinzberg.
It was a wonderful tour😁

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