View of Thuisbrunn – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Egloffstein

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Egloffstein

View of Thuisbrunn – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Egloffstein

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4.8

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View of Thuisbrunn – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Egloffstein

01:47

6.36km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.78 km

Todsfeld valley

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The Thuisbrunner Leiten with their limestone grasslands have been used by the people of the Franconian Switzerland as a pasture or for mowing for centuries. They offer rare plants and animals habitat and are typical of the local landscape.

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1.95 km

View of Kugelspielkessel and Brüchige Wand

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Along the way you have a wonderful view of the two climbing rocks Kugelspielkessel (height approx. 12 m) and Brittle Wall (height approx. 35 m).

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4.09 km

Sun Lounger with View of the Valley

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A new lounger for sunbathing was set up next to the bench.

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4.17 km

View of Thuisbrunn

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From the dry slopes there is a beautiful view of Thuisbrunn with the castle and church

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4.98 km

Egloffstein to Kugelspiel trail via Augustusfelsen

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Connecting path between Dietersberg and the Kugelspiel mountain hut past the Augustusfelsen.

There is hardly a better path through nature than this connection between Egloffstein or Dietersberg and further on …

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5.28 km

Augustus Rock (Albrecht Dürer Rock)

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The Augustus rock is also called Albrecht Dürer rock. It is made of limestone and is between 25 and 30 meters high.

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6.05 km

Egloffstein — Village and Castle

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In the middle of the Trubach valley, the state-approved climatic health resort of Egloffstein climbs up the rocky slope. The houses cling to the mountain like swallows' nests, crowned by …

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6.26 km

View of Egloffstein Castle

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The castle sits on a rock above the town of Egloffstein. Can be seen from many directions.

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6.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.44 km

2.07 km

1.46 km

192 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

1.75 km

1.12 km

1.09 km

195 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

7°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

September 7, 2024,Runde von Thuisbrunn

The hike itself wasn't bad, but here and there the paths were a bit questionable. For me it was only a 3-star hike. Nevertheless, Egloffstein and Thuisbrunn with the Elch-Bräu are worth a visit.

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June 15, 2025,𝐋𝐮𝐟𝐭𝐤𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧, 𝐄𝐥𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐫𝐚̈𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐧 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧

A lovely short hike from the outdoor pool in Egloffstein to Thuisbrunn with lunch at Gasthof Seitz. After lunch and a short rain break, we continued through beautiful forest paths past the Augustus Rock and the Baroque Garden on the Paradise Trail to the starting point.
YTD 🥾=151.94
🚲=37.2

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October 14, 2023,Egloffstein kleine Regen-Runde 🥾🌦️🍺🫎

Somewhat mixed weather today. There was only a short hike to see the moose. Still found nice corners again.

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October 17, 2021,Thuisbach Tal - Augustusfelsen - Runde von Egloffstein

Due to a strong inversion position, the GPS signal was unfortunately very often disturbed. Therefore, I could not use my route, but took the route from the original suggestion.

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April 14, 2022,Thuisbrunn - Kulturweg 4

The starting point is the hiking car park P3 in Eggloffstein. The pictures show the course of the hiking trails and where there is something to see...

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April 5, 2023,Rundweg von Thuisbrunn nach Egloffstein und zurück

With more or less sunshine, a nice round with beautiful views and views...

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May 25, 2026,Gewaltige Felsen und Wasserspiele rund ums Todsfeld bei Egloffstein

Cozy loop with refreshments at Thuisbrunner Elch-Bräu.

Inspired by the hiking guide "Hiking in the legendary Franconian Switzerland" by Alexander Pavel.

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