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Waischenfeld

Sophien Cave – Ludwig Cave loop from Waischenfeld

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Waischenfeld

Sophien Cave – Ludwig Cave loop from Waischenfeld

Moderate

5.0

(93)

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Sophien Cave – Ludwig Cave loop from Waischenfeld

04:31

16.2km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.18 km for 130 m

Customers only

After 14.9 km for 130 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.24 km

Panorama Trail to Rabenstein Castle and Sophien Cave

Highlight • Trail

A very beautiful trail with a primeval forest feel. Visits to Rabenstein Castle and the Sophienhöhle cave are only possible with a guided tour.

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4.77 km

Panoramic view of Rabenstein Castle

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Already at the Schweinsberg car park you have a wonderful view of Rabenstein Castle and the Klausstein Chapel from the summit cross.

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4.91 km

Sophien Cave

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Nice cave. Especially recommended: Saturdays from about 18 to 20 clock is here "Sophie at Night". Then you can explore the cave yourself. The entire cave is illuminated in beautiful …

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5.23 km

Ludwig Cave

Highlight • Cave

Large and freely accessible cave in a beautiful valley.

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6.45 km

Schneider Cave

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According to the story, a local tailor is said to have hidden in this cave during the Thirty Years' War.

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7.33 km

Schlupflochfelsen walk-through cave

Highlight • Cave

Also known as loophole. It is climbed here on some days.

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8.71 km

Held-Bräu Inn

Highlight • Pub

After a hike worth a detour to Oberailsfeld anyway. In the inn there is a decent snack and the good hero beer.

Wednesday is closed.

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12.6 km

Rabeneck Castle

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Idyllic walks are offered by the Wiesenttal below the castle. In addition, here is the water sports paradise for canoeists. On a lively boat tour through the idyllic Wiesenttal you …

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

3.62 km

3.47 km

1.64 km

324 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

4.75 km

2.52 km

2.11 km

1.13 km

494 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

21°C

11°C

60 %

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Sophien Cave – Ludwig Cave loop from Waischenfeld

Panorama Trail to Rabenstein Castle and Sophien Cave

Panoramic view of Rabenstein Castle

Sophien Cave

Ludwig Cave

Schneider Cave

Schlupflochfelsen walk-through cave

Held-Bräu Inn

Rabeneck Castle

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