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Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle – Great Hasenloch loop from Pottenstein

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle – Great Hasenloch loop from Pottenstein

Easy

4.8

(273)

1,015

hikers

Pottenstein Castle – Great Hasenloch loop from Pottenstein

01:56

6.79km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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1.29 km

Pottenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Pottenstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland and houses a castle museum. It rises on a rock above the town of Pottenstein in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in Bavaria.

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1.54 km

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle from the Hohe Warte

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Great view from the weather flag on the castle and Pottenstein

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1.93 km

Dry Grasslands Around Pottenstein

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The 51.87 hectare area has been designated as a nature reserve since 1995. It includes valuable vegetation complexes of rocky heaths, semi-arid and dry grasslands, heat-loving edges, bushes and sparse forests.

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2.74 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

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Definitely worth going up the 150 steps. Free ascent with a great panoramic view.

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3.67 km

Great Hasenloch

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Very interesting cave with references to the time from yesteryear. It's worth taking a flashlight with you!

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5.24 km

Half-timbered houses in Pottenstein

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5.27 km

Pottenstein Market Square

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the heart of the Franconian simply

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5.31 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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6.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

2.63 km

988 m

478 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.16 km

1.87 km

1.59 km

606 m

534 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Wednesday 19 August

23°C

14°C

40 %

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Comments

May 28, 2024,WoMo: Pottenstein... Bach, Höhlen, Aussicht... Rundweg zum Hasenloch

Cool little hike with caves, rock formations, a stream and great views.

Benches invite you to rest.

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October 27, 2024,Fahrrad, 🍁Wanderstiefel und 🍁Badehose 0️⃣2️⃣ 🍂

Actually, today's Sunday walk is quickly told. First through Pottenstein, up to the castle, over to the Himmelsleiter, around to the Hasenloch and back to Pottenstein. Hiking boots taken care of. Now it's on to the Juramar. Wellness.

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May 16, 2024,Pottenstein - Skywalker, Himmelsleiter, Hasenloch und mehr 😀

Unfortunately the weather was only mediocre, but the tour was still fun😀

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April 6, 2025,Pottenstein-Großes Hasenloch-Himmelsleiter-Burg Pottenstein

If my wife is on vacation, then she is. Despite a cold, I have to get out. This time, no long distances, and at a snail's pace. We weren't sure how to go, so we walked back and forth at some points. Last year, I was healthy in Franconian Switzerland, and the child complained that the distances were too long; …

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April 14, 2024,I don't doubt, say it loud

Since working life will soon be our everyday life again, we headed south. And since the weather was on our side, we were able to stretch our legs on the way. When we arrived at the parking lot, we were kindly given a parking ticket.

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Pottenstein Castle – Great Hasenloch loop from Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle from the Hohe Warte

Dry Grasslands Around Pottenstein

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

Great Hasenloch

Half-timbered houses in Pottenstein

Pottenstein Market Square

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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