Hike to the beautiful view

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Hike to the beautiful view

Moderate

4.5

(211)

771

hikers

Hike to the beautiful view

03:47

13.5km

270m

Hiking

This circular hike takes you from Forchheim to the Rettenner Kanzel (Retter's Pulpit). Enjoy magnificent views of the town of Forchheim, the St. Nicholas Vexier Chapel in Reifenberg, and the striking Walberla plateau. The starting point is at the foot of the Kellerberg.

You begin by walking a short distance…

by Fränkische Schweiz

Last updated: April 1, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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705 m

Tree Nature Trail in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Interesting descriptions of the tree species on various boards along the route through the forest. 🌲🍂🌳🍁

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5.17 km

View of Walberla

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These are moments of a hike that you won't forget, the view will more than reward you for the ascent.

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6.38 km

View of Vexierkapelle

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Very nice view. Four benches for resting and having a snack.

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8.13 km

Pilgrimage Church of St. Anna, Weilersbach

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The Church of St. Anna has its origins in the early Middle Ages. The oldest remaining part of the building is the lower part of the tower, which was built …

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.36 km

2.68 km

1.53 km

701 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.38 km

3.08 km

1.47 km

871 m

645 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

3°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 28, 2023,Zur schönen Aussicht auf der Retterner Kanzel – Forchheimer Wanderungen

The first part of the hike to Weilersbach is really great. The view of the Walberla from the Retterner Kanzel is a pleasure. From Weilersbach it gets a little boring.
But overall it was a nice tour.

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January 26, 2025,Retterner Kanzel 🥾🌥️🍺

Always very beautiful views of the Walberla and the Vexierkapelle.

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March 23, 2025

This circular hike takes you from Forchheim to the Rettenner Kanzel (Retter's Pulpit). Enjoy magnificent views of the town of Forchheim, the St. Nicholas Vexier Chapel in Reifenberg, and the striking Walberla plateau. The starting point is at the foot of the Kellerberg.
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You begin by walking a short distance

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