Hiking
Kalchreuth – Heroldsberg
- 10.6 km
- 02: 45 pm
- 80 m
- 143 m
Through Cherry Orchards and Gorges: The charming landscape around Kalchreuth, with its orchards, gorges, and forests, attracted Nuremberg residents even in Dürer's time. This hasn't changed. Throughout the year, especially during cherry blossom season, the ridge surrounding the village is a popular destination, not least because of its traditional inns and, in summer, the rock cellar. Stages of this hike include the gorges with the Dürer Spring, the Devil's Gorge, and the Stettenbach stream. It is documented that Dürer was a frequent guest at Haller Castle. During his visits, he created two watercolors that are significant from an art historical perspective, as landscape paintings were something new in Germany at that time: "Valley near Kalchreuth" (c. 1495–1500) and "View of the Village of Kalchreuth" (c. 1511).
Starting point: Kalchreuth train station, 413 m. From Nuremberg Central Station, take the U2 subway towards Airport/Ziegelstein to Nuremberg Northeast Station, then continue with the regional train (Gräfenbergbahn). Free park-and-ride parking is available at the station (GPS: 90562 Kalchreuth, Bahnhofstr. 2). End point: Heroldsberg train station, 350 m. Take the regional train to Nuremberg Northeast Station, then the U2 subway to Nuremberg Central Station.
A tour by:
Rother Hiking Guide Around Nuremberg (Gerhard Heimler, Wolfgang Schmieg)
