Leinburg: Hiking to Moritzberg

The “To Moritzberg” circular hike

The circular route is 13 km long, climbs 260 metres and takes about three hours. The surface varies between field and meadow paths, forest trails, and paved roads in built-up areas; there are some steep climbs. If you are planning a trip with children, consider the climbs as part of your day’s plan, in addition to the distance.

The circular route runs from Diepersdorf through Leinburg, Moritzberg, Haimendorf and Rockenbrunn, then back to Diepersdorf. Leinburg is therefore on the route; the start and finish are in Diepersdorf. This route is a concrete point of reference when choosing a holiday apartment in Leinburg: you can weigh up whether the hike should be the focus of your stay.

Along the hiking trail, you will pass the long-established Brauerei Bub brewery, with its inn and beer garden. This gives the route a local culinary connection. If you plan to stop there, check in advance whether the brewery, inn and beer garden will be open during your visit.

Hiking and other themes in the Nuremberg Land region

As a wider travel destination, the Nuremberg Land region offers more than 3,000 kilometres of well-marked hiking trails and well-developed cycling routes of varying difficulty. One route that makes for a concrete comparison is “Hohenstein (634 m) – SevenSummits” in Kirchensittenbach: it is 10.1 km long, with 406 metres of ascent and 397 metres of descent. The Moritzberg circular route is longer at 13 km; the Hohenstein route’s elevation figures are given separately for ascent and descent, while 260 metres of elevation gain are specified for the route through Leinburg.

The Nuremberg Land region is part of the Franconian Switzerland–Franconian Jura Nature Park. The Franconian Dune Trail passes through sandstone gorges, sand dunes and shady forests. The Bitterbach Gorge in Lauf an der Pegnitz offers a different landscape: it features steep gorge walls, some undercut by water, rocks overgrown with moss and ferns, deep crevices and holes, and small waterfalls. The Wengleinpark nature reserve in Pommelsbrunn was founded in 1930 by Carl Wenglein. The “Hochberg (619 m) – SevenSummits” route also runs through the forests around Pommelsbrunn; its highlight is the “Acropolis of the Celts” on Hochberg.

The wider Nuremberg Land region also offers a different kind of activity on the water: the Pegnitz River and the lakes in the region invite visitors to enjoy water sports. So, alongside hiking trails, there are other themes to consider when planning your holiday.

The Nuremberg Land region also offers a range of places to visit for culture and relaxation. The German Shepherds’ Museum in Hersbruck displays clothing, equipment and crafts made by shepherds from around the world. The Fackelmann Therme Hersbruck is accessible to visitors with disabilities. Lifts lead to the foyer and thermal baths, and from there to the sports and leisure pool and sauna park. The thermal baths offer relaxation in state-recognised healing water and a sauna area with seven saunas.

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