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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Wildenfels Castle Ruins – View of Hohenstein Castle loop from Wildenfels

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Wildenfels Castle Ruins – View of Hohenstein Castle loop from Wildenfels

Moderate

4.5

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85

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Wildenfels Castle Ruins – View of Hohenstein Castle loop from Wildenfels

04:10

14.9km

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: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.57 km

Burgfelsen Cave

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a small cave that does not go deep into the mountain.

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2

2.59 km

Rest bench above Wildenfels

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3

2.63 km

Wildenfels Castle Ruins

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Great castle ruins with sunny snack tables to take a break. Below the castle ruins there is another small cave.

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4.13 km

Strahlenfels Village and Historic Half-Timbered Houses

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In Strahlenfels there is an ancient (bus) house with a historic waiting bench. I really enjoyed this journey back in time. There are also many beautiful old half-timbered houses in the village

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5

4.69 km

Hiking trail near Strahlenfels

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There is a lot of variety on offer here between open land and forest. Including bizarre rocks and wide views.

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6

6.81 km

Spies Ski Lift

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Right next to the ski lift in Spies there is a small toboggan slope that is very suitable for families with children. However, it should be noted that skiers are …

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7

7.63 km

Hutzenstub'n

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Only open on Saturdays, but with delicious game specialties (venison shovel)

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8

7.97 km

View of Hohenstein Castle

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beautiful distant view of the Hersbrucker Schweiz with Hohenstein Castle

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

712 m

667 m

499 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

952 m

911 m

352 m

238 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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