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Landkreis Bayreuth

Betzenstein

Eibgrat – Eibgrat Ridge loop from Spies

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Mountain hikes & routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Betzenstein

Eibgrat – Eibgrat Ridge loop from Spies

Hard

4.5

(2)

hikers

Eibgrat – Eibgrat Ridge loop from Spies

01:39

5.26km

140m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.74 km for 1.22 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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278 m

Picnic area with panoramic view of Spieß at the entrance to Eibgrat

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To be found at the entrance to the Eibgrat, and with a panoramic view of Spieß.

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410 m

Eibgrat

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2.5 km alpine tour in the middle of Franconia. Surefootedness required!

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422 m

Eibgrat Ridge

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It goes up and down over hill and especially dale, a nice walk or even climbing🫠

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2.01 km

View of Fernmeldeturm Riegelstein

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Nice vantage point with a view of the Riegelstein telecommunications tower. Please be careful, the edge of the rock is not secured.

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2.35 km

Viewpoint with bench on the Eibgrat

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Nice place for a short rest in the middle of the via ferrata, a "sky ladder" leads to the viewing platform with the benches. Unfortunately, the view is very limited.

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5.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

1.28 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

2.45 km

1.53 km

1.06 km

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

9°C

74 %

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Eibgrat – Eibgrat Ridge loop from Spies

Picnic area with panoramic view of Spieß at the entrance to Eibgrat

Eibgrat

Eibgrat Ridge

View of Fernmeldeturm Riegelstein

Viewpoint with bench on the Eibgrat

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