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Hersburg water gate – Hersbruck Castle loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

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Hersburg water gate – Hersbruck Castle loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

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Hersburg water gate – Hersbruck Castle loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

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2.78km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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955 m

Hersburg water gate

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The water gate is part of the medieval city fortifications from the middle of the 15th century, built during the Hussite raids and preserved in ruins, and stands on the …

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1.11 km

Former Hersbruck Kastenamt

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To the north opposite the main courtyard of the palace is the box office built in 1747 (Schlossplatz 4a). It was, so to speak, the "tax office", at the same …

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1.14 km

Stroll through Hersbruck

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1.18 km

Starting point of the Kalorienweg Hersbruck

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The calorie path motivates hikers in a special way, because along the way there are funny boards informing about the calorie consumption to date. The varied path is about 7.8 …

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1.18 km

Hersbruck Castle

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Built before 1000 as a castle to protect the Pegnitz Bridge. In 1360, Emperor Charles IV bought the land and had a house built for the New Bohemian administrator. In …

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1.24 km