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Rabenstein Castle – Sophien Cave loop from Sophienhöhle

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Waischenfeld

Rabenstein Castle – Sophien Cave loop from Sophienhöhle

Easy

4.7

(43)

185

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Rabenstein Castle – Sophien Cave loop from Sophienhöhle

00:53

3.16km

60m

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: May 17, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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683 m

Neumühl Cave

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Cave register number B148. The cave can be walked about 50 m deep without any problems. After a slightly bent passage, the cave widens like a hall in the rear area.

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790 m

View of Klausstein Above Sophienhöhle

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wonderful view to Klausstein above the Sophienhöhle

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1.91 km

Rabenstein Castle

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The splendor and knights' halls of the well-preserved Rabenstein Castle can be explored on a guided tour and also learn about the history of the masonry. After the castle tour …

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2.16 km

Panorama Trail to Rabenstein Castle and Sophien Cave

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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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2.69 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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2.77 km

Count Erwein von Schönborn zu Wiesentheid repaired Rabenstein Castle. In addition, a promenade path with facilities had been created around the castle on both sides of the valley. At this point near the castle was one of his favorite spots.

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2.83 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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3.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.24 km

402 m

275 m

239 m

Surfaces

1.40 km

1.09 km

218 m

199 m

148 m

105 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 2 June

18°C

12°C

56 %

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Rabenstein Castle – Sophien Cave loop from Sophienhöhle

Neumühl Cave

View of Klausstein Above Sophienhöhle

Rabenstein Castle

Panorama Trail to Rabenstein Castle and Sophien Cave

Panoramic view of Rabenstein Castle

Erwein's Rest

Sophien Cave

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