Seven Brothers and the Big Bear – Neidstein Castle loop from Etzelwang

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Seven Brothers and the Big Bear – Neidstein Castle loop from Etzelwang

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Seven Brothers and the Big Bear – Neidstein Castle loop from Etzelwang

03:32

12.4km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.49 km

Seven Brothers and the Big Bear

Highlight • Natural Monument

Seven brothers and a big bear is the name for this great rock formation. An ideal hike in late autumn or spring, because then you can see the many rocks best.

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2.41 km

Rupprechtstein

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Castle ruins of a hilltop castle built in the 13th century. It is privately owned.

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2.51 km

Rock formations in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the outskirts of Rupprechtstein

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9.93 km

Neidstein Castle is a 16th century castle in the municipality of Etzelwang in the district of Amberg-Sulzbach. The castle was owned by Hollywood actor and Oscar winner Nicolas Cage from 2006 to 2009. The castle is currently privately owned and unfortunately can not be visited.

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10.1 km

Franzosenloch Cave

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Nice little hole at the bottom of the rock. The cave is also called Philip's Cave. Sinter jewelry can be seen inside.

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10.4 km

Rock Faces Below Neidstein Castle

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Unusual rock formation below Neidstein Castle

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10.4 km

Ivy Curtain Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

You have to wonder what nature creates by itself.

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10.4 km

Vogelloch (Theodor’s Cave)

Highlight • Cave

The bird hole is also called Theodor's Cave.

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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.33 km

3.32 km

1.15 km

402 m

102 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

3.23 km

1.48 km

1.36 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

5°C

54 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

November 30, 2024,Märchenschlösser und Höhlenwunder (ET31)

Now that the lack of time is slowly diminishing again, today in fantastic weather we went on another tour from the book "Discovery Tours of Franconian Switzerland".

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December 17, 2023,Märchenschlösser und Höhlenwunder

The start is in Etzelwang at the train station. The path leads straight up to the Kuppenalb, through a beautiful Jura landscape.
Great rock formations, two castles (private property), hidden caves and deep valleys characterize this tour.
It's a constant up and down. Overall, a nice, quiet tour through great nature.
The tour is once again by Bernhard Pabst,
whose …

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December 29, 2023,„Märchenschlösser und Höhlenwunder“ Entdeckertouren #ambergsulzbacherland

Gusterloch, bedrock and Phillips cave (French hole)

Hike in the Kuppenalb north of Etzelwang. Rocky mountain ridges alternate with deep valleys, imposing walls with caves and two picturesque castles tower above them.

Varied tour with several steeper climbs.

Fake news on all weather apps: There was no sun today and occasionally we felt like it was close to sunset. Could …

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