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Edelweiss Hut – Happurg Reservoir loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

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Edelweiss Hut – Happurg Reservoir loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

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Edelweiss Hut – Happurg Reservoir loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

04:29

16.1km

280m

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: July 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.37 km

Edelweiss Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautifully situated in the forest. Quaint hut with beautiful outdoor area. The key for the Arzberg Tower, about 1 kilometer away, can be borrowed there for a fee. (Note opening times).

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9.22 km

Happurg Reservoir

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The lake, which was artificially created to generate energy, fits perfectly into the landscape and is a diversely used leisure and tourism destination in the region

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9.52 km

View of Hohler Fels

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Even more beautiful than the view up to Hohle Fels is the view from above of the Happurg reservoir 😉

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10.1 km

Happurg Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A great hiking trail for young and old runs around the Happurg reservoir, ideal for a weekend excursion. If that's not enough, you can continue to climb the Houbirg, where …

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10.2 km

Small weir with footbridge

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A narrow footbridge leads over the weir

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13.0 km

Happurg Quarry Lake

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Very nicely situated, quiet bathing lake. A visit to the restaurant on the Baggersee is recommended. Great burger.

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13.2 km

Schönen's weir at the Happurg quarry lake

Highlight • Lake

Between Happurg and the Pegnitz, four weirs, also known as weirs, were built in Happach in 1859/1860.

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16.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

4.03 km

1.63 km

1.48 km

175 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

5.11 km

2.47 km

1.33 km

1.28 km

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

25°C

15°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

February 19, 2023,Über die Edelweißhütte zum Happurger Stausee – Winterausflüge mit dem VGN

After a long break, "hiking" again - with an excellent stop at the Edelweißhütte... and accidentally lining up in the carnival procession in Happurg 🤡

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July 10, 2024,Tropenluft in der Hersbrucker Schweiz

Warm and humid weather... the climb to the Arzberg Tower was a sweaty affair despite the forest. Then through the forest down to the Edelweiss Hut and further towards Deckersberg. The final part was the circular walk around the Happurger reservoir before the return journey to Hersbruck train station began.

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January 23, 2022,Hersbrucker Schweiz im Wintermantel

Went to Hersbruck Switzerland again today. Start were the parking spaces at the Hersbruck parking lot on the left side of the Pegnitz. From there it went over the Arzberg to the Edelweißhütte and on to the Happurg reservoir and back to Hersbruck. The low mountain range was still in its winter dress and was embedded in fog. Due to …

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Edelweiss Hut – Happurg Reservoir loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

Edelweiss Hut

Happurg Reservoir

View of Hohler Fels

Happurg Reservoir

Bench With Lake View

Small weir with footbridge

Happurg Quarry Lake

Schönen's weir at the Happurg quarry lake

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