Hilpoltstein Town Pond – Ruins of Hilpoltstein Castle loop from Hilpoltstein

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Hilpoltstein Town Pond – Ruins of Hilpoltstein Castle loop from Hilpoltstein

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Hilpoltstein Town Pond – Ruins of Hilpoltstein Castle loop from Hilpoltstein

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3.01km

30m

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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: August 9, 2026

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1.54 km

Hilpoltstein Town Pond

Highlight • Lake

The green-blue lung of Hilpoltstein: the city pond can be circumnavigated quickly and easily and offers good air in the middle of the city.

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1.84 km

Ruins of Hilpoltstein Castle

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Beautiful preserved castle ruins and the landmark of Hilpoltstein. Over a long tunnel you reach the castle courtyard. Also worthwhile is the ascent to the castle tower, because from the …

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2.12 km

Residence and Town Church of Hilpoltstein

Highlight • Historical Site

The former residential palace of Count Palatine Friedrich was built in 1619 and furnished with valuable stucco ceilings by the Nuremberg master Heinrich Kuhn. The preserved main building, which was …

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2.29 km

Historic Old Town of Hilpoltstein

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place - the cobblestones are very pleasant to drive. It is also worth making a longer stop here to admire the castle

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2.30 km

Brunnenmännlein Fountain (1560), Hilpoltstein

Highlight • Monument

Bronze figure from the foundry of Pankraz and Georg Labenwolf, Nuremberg.
The coat of arms of Nuremberg on the shield, followed by the smaller coat of arms of Hilpoltstein.

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2.39 km

Black Horse Museum, Hilpoltstein

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum of the town of Hilpoltstein is located in the rear building of the brewery inn of the same name "Schwarzes Roß". Here, among other things, part of the …

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2.47 km

Döderleinsturm

Highlight • Monument

The city wall was once reinforced with a few towers and dates back to the 13th century. The Töttlesturm, so named in the 16th century, is the only surviving tower of this type.

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