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Gößweinstein Rock Trail – Esper Cave loop from Gößweinstein

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Gößweinstein

Gößweinstein Rock Trail – Esper Cave loop from Gößweinstein

Moderate

4.7

(492)

1,743

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Gößweinstein Rock Trail – Esper Cave loop from Gößweinstein

04:01

14.0km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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2.17 km

Gößweinstein Rock Trail

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Short, but beautiful climb below the castle Gößweinstein. The path leads partly over wooden stairs and can therefore be handled well.

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2.30 km

Cliffside Trail and Viewpoint in Franconian Switzerland – Franconian Jura Nature Park

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A shady walk in the valley is always a good alternative to at least escape the heat of summer

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2.67 km

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

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Built by Balthasar Neumann, the predominantly white interior is splendidly furnished. In the votive chamber that can be visited, over 100 life-size wax figures are exhibited, which were donated as …

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6.79 km

Esper Cave

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Even before you reach the cave entrance, you can feel in summer the much cooler air that flows from the cave. In the summer months, the cave is walkable and …

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6.95 km

Grotto near the Esperhöhle

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Near the Esper cave lies this small grotto with its large arches. You should definitely go here, if you are at the Esper cave.

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9.28 km

Hydraulic Ram at Burggaillenreuth Spring

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Here you can take a short break and fill your bottle. The water bubbles from the Burggaillenreuther spring and can be drunk without hesitation.

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11.9 km

Wiesent River

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The Wiesent winds its way through Franconian Switzerland for 81 kilometers. You can follow the course of the river on varied paths from the source to the mouth.

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13.8 km

Püttlach River at Behringersmühle

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You can eat very well at fair prices at Behringers. Also a nice beer garden!

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.64 km

3.83 km

1.66 km

1.48 km

230 m

145 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

3.93 km

3.30 km

1.51 km

487 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Gößweinstein Rock Trail – Esper Cave loop from Gößweinstein

Gößweinstein Rock Trail

Cliffside Trail and Viewpoint in Franconian Switzerland – Franconian Jura Nature Park

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

Esper Cave

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Püttlach River at Behringersmühle

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