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Walking route · Hof · Updated on 14 November 2026

Jakobsweg Hof - Bayreuth - Nürnberg walk

Jakobsweg Hof - Bayreuth - Nürnberg is a walk of 324.4 km from Hof. Along the way you'll find 905 benches, 13 water fountains and refill points, 53 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 1 honesty box.

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Jakobsweg Hof - Bayreuth - Nürnberg
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Burgruine Uprode
Burgruine Uprode
Burg Betzenstein
Burg Betzenstein

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53 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 45 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (7)

  1. 1Jakobsweg Münchberg-Hof26.8 km
  2. 2Jakobsweg Hof-Hiltpoltstein135.7 km
  3. 3Wanderweg Jakobsweg Hiltpoltstein - Kleinsendelbach21.1 km
  4. 4Jakobsweg Fränkische Schweiz37.1 km
  5. 5Jakobusweg Fichtelgebirge69.8 km
  6. 6Wanderweg Jakobsweg IV3.4 km
  7. 7Wanderweg Jakobsweg III30.5 km

About the walking route Jakobsweg Hof - Bayreuth - Nürnberg

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Jakobsweg Hof - Bayreuth - Nürnberg is a walking route of 324.4 km that starts in Hof. It does not end where it starts.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 905 benches, 13 water fountains and refill points, 53 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 1 honesty box. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Jakobswege in Franken

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Germanisches NationalmuseumGermanisches NationalmuseumMuseum · 432 m from the route
  2. 2Richard-Wagner-MuseumRichard-Wagner-MuseumMuseum · 410 m from the route
  3. 3Albrecht Dürer's HouseAlbrecht Dürer's HouseMuseum · 246 m from the route
  4. 4St. Lawrence ChurchSt. Lawrence ChurchAttraction · 206 m from the route
  5. 5Craftmen's CourtyardCraftmen's CourtyardAttraction · 641 m from the route
  6. 6Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally GroundsDocumentation Center Nazi Party Rally GroundsMuseum · 3.3 km from the route
  7. 7Nassauer HausNassauer HausAttraction · 151 m from the route
  8. 8hangman's househangman's houseMuseum · 170 m from the route
  9. 9WeinstadelWeinstadelAttraction · 224 m from the route
  10. 10Memorium Nuremberg TrialsMemorium Nuremberg TrialsMuseum · 1.1 km from the route
  11. 11Pilot MonumentPilot MonumentMemorial · 3 km from the route
  12. 12Historic Rock-cut CellarsHistoric Rock-cut CellarsAttraction · 120 m from the route
  13. 13Hangman's BridgeHangman's BridgeAttraction · 164 m from the route
  14. 14Toy Museum NurembergToy Museum NurembergMuseum · 213 m from the route
  15. 15Former Customs HouseFormer Customs HouseAttraction · 368 m from the route
  16. 16Verkehrsmuseum Nürnberg (DB Museum)Verkehrsmuseum Nürnberg (DB Museum)Museum · 581 m from the route
  17. 17Schloss KunreuthSchloss KunreuthCastle · 7.6 km from the route
  18. 18TransitTransitMemorial · 108 m from the route
  19. 19SpittlertorturmSpittlertorturmAttraction · 116 m from the route
  20. 20KriegerdenkmalKriegerdenkmalMemorial · 119 m from the route
  21. 21BöheimsteinBöheimsteinRuins · 158 m from the route
  22. 22Deutsches Museum NürnbergDeutsches Museum NürnbergMuseum · 165 m from the route
  23. 23Altes Schloss EremitageAltes Schloss EremitageCastle · 170 m from the route
  24. 24Historischer KunstbunkerHistorischer KunstbunkerMuseum · 171 m from the route
  25. 25Burg GößweinsteinBurg GößweinsteinAttraction · 175 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Jakobsweg Hof - Bayreuth - Nürnberg?

Jakobsweg Hof - Bayreuth - Nürnberg is 324.4 km long, split into several parts and stages.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Hof.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 53 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 13 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Burgruine Uprode, Burg Betzenstein and Neues Schloss Eremitage.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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