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Short-distance trail
Reichswaldweg
Ruta histórica por el bosque de Reichswald hasta Altdorf
Reichswaldweg is a 19.8 km one-way trail with 245 m of elevation gain, taking 5 h 30 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: moderate (MIDE 3 out of 5). It runs from Nürnberg to Altdorf bei Nürnberg.
- Distance
- 19.8 km
- Elevation gain
- 245 m
- Elevation loss
- 133 m
- Walking time
- 5 h 30 min (without stops)
- Difficulty
- Moderate · MIDE 3/5
- Type
- One-way
- Max / min altitude
- 459 / 324 m
- Max gradient
- 11 %
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Reichswaldweg take?
5 h 30 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.
Is Reichswaldweg difficult?
Its difficulty is moderate: MIDE 3 out of 5, with 245 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 11%.
Is Reichswaldweg a loop?
No, it's one-way: it runs from Nürnberg to Altdorf bei Nürnberg, so you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.
Where is Reichswaldweg?
Near Nuremberg (Germany). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.
What other trails are there near Nuremberg?
Pegnitztalweg (10.1 km · +90 m · 2 h 45 min · Easy) and Röthenbach a. d. Pegnitz– Moritzberg (9.7 km · +34 m · 2 h 50 min · Easy).
More trails near Nuremberg
Waymarked trail. Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed with a 90 m elevation model, so the figures are approximate (±10%). Check the trail conditions and the forecast before you set off. OpenStreetMap · Data checked on 5 Oct 2026