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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Wiesenttal

Witzen Cave – Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower loop from Muggendorf

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Wiesenttal

Witzen Cave – Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower loop from Muggendorf

Hard

6

hikers

Witzen Cave – Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower loop from Muggendorf

07:05

22.9km

790m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 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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Start point

Bus stop

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917 m

Frauenstein

Viewpoint

2

4.69 km

Hiking Station

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6.07 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

9.49 km

Picnic Area with Mountain View

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5

9.50 km

View of Neideck Castle and the Wiesent Valley

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On the lookout rock Burgblick you have a great view of the castle ruins Neideck and the valley between Muggendorf and Streitberg. A table and two benches invite you to linger.

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6

14.4 km

Witzen Cave

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Close to the Oswald Cave, very impressive and with lots of little hiding spots, descend into the underworld.
Only for professionals.

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7

14.9 km

Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower

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

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17.2 km

Riesenburg Collapse Cave

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Wow! Absolutely impressive, which Mother Nature washed out of the limestone rock over time. If you pass by, it is definitely worth a short stop or a short walk on …

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17.3 km

Muggendorf Cave Entrance

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10

18.2 km

Beyer Organic Farm – Engelhardsberg Rest Stop

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The world is still fine here. At the rest station there is self-service with a cash desk of trust, drinks, coffee, small snacks such as fruit, cake, sausage, etc. Open …

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

8.41 km

1.77 km

1.50 km

720 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

4.81 km

3.24 km

3.19 km

502 m

226 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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