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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Wiesenttal

Quackenschloss – Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower loop from Muggendorf

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Wiesenttal

Quackenschloss – Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower loop from Muggendorf

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Quackenschloss – Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower loop from Muggendorf

02:09

6.59km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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242 m

View over the Wiesent Valley

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The climb is worth it, you will be rewarded with a wonderful view of the Wiesenttal.

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383 m

Felsensteig Trail

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A great rocky-rooted path.

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429 m

View of the Wiesent Valley from the Felsensteig in Muggendorf

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Great vantage point on this trail

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457 m

Rock pinnacle with views over the Wiesent Valley

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Always follow the path along the edge of the "Hohlen Berg" upwards, past some beautiful spots, you reach the striking rock needle with a view down into the Wiesenttal 🏔

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545 m

Section below Hohler Berg

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In fine weather, especially now in autumn… beautiful open view into the valley

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2.84 km

Quackenschloss

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The Quackenschloss is a karst cave near Engelhardsberg a district of the Upper Franconian market town Wiesenttal in the district of Forchheim in Bavaria.

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2.88 km

Trail from Quackenschloss to Adlerstein

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On a narrow path past rock formations from the Quackenschloss to the Adlerstein.

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5.57 km

Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower

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Beautiful all-round view guaranteed. The tower is near the Oswaldhöhle.

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6.59 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.68 km

2.48 km

232 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

2.48 km

926 m

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Saturday 16 May

13°C

3°C

46 %

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