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Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

View of Lake Happurg – Happurg Reservoir loop from Happurg (VGem)

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Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

View of Lake Happurg – Happurg Reservoir loop from Happurg (VGem)

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3.8

(5)

17

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View of Lake Happurg – Happurg Reservoir loop from Happurg (VGem)

01:53

6.37km

180m

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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

559 m

View of Happurger Stausee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super nice view.
The bank invites you to linger.

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2

806 m

View of Kainsbach

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It's pleasantly downhill here towards the village of Kainsbach. A section of the path that is accompanied by particularly beautiful views - in summer also by curious cows behind the fence. 😊

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3

1.44 km

Kainsbach Tufa Terrace

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These are so-called sintering steps or sintering terraces and not a "stone channel". Sinter terraces are deposits of porous limestone or sinter in flowing water and, unlike stalactites, form relatively …

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4

2.86 km

View of the lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

4.47 km

View of Lake Happurg

Highlight • Lake

Although artificial...very idyllic lake embedded in gentle hills👌

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6

4.71 km

Happurg Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

There is a path around the lower reservoir that is used by pedestrians, cyclists, hikers and Nordic walkers alike. It can get tight, especially on weekends.

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7

4.88 km

Castle and Lordship of Reicheneck in the Middle Ages

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Information board 1 of 12 on the Happurger History Trail, which leads around the reservoir.

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8

5.33 km

Happurg Reservoir Panorama Trail

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Who needs the Allgäu? A beautiful route around the lake surrounded by the mountains of Hersbrucker Schweiz. The path is well paved, has enough places to rest and there is also a history path from Happurg

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6.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

733 m

615 m

410 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.03 km

1.95 km

1.73 km

401 m

260 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Thursday 8 October

13°C

5°C

65 %

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