Juniper Valley near Wonsees – Zwernitz Castle loop from Wonsees

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Juniper Valley near Wonsees – Zwernitz Castle loop from Wonsees

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Juniper Valley near Wonsees – Zwernitz Castle loop from Wonsees

00:56

8.78km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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111 m

Marktmühle Wonsees

Highlight • Monument

Architectural monument D-4-77-164-5.
So-called market mill. Stately two-storey building with slated gable, door frame marked "1730", core probably older
Two-storey elongated outbuilding, half-timbering, end of 19th century

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326 m

Juniper Valley near Wonsees

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Unfortunately, the juniper has gotten a bit old and many other bushes are slowly overgrowing the rocky slope. Once again, sheep were to graze in order to continue to secure the foundation for the juniper heath.

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2.44 km

Bench With Panoramic View of the Franconian Switzerland

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the few rest benches in the area with a clear view

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4.18 km

Felsengarten Sanspareil and Morgenländischer Bau

Highlight • Historical Site

In this extraordinary landscape situation, the oriental building and the kitchen building opposite were built between 1744 and 1748 according to plans by the court architect Joseph St. Pierre, which …

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4.38 km

Zwernitz Castle

Highlight • Castle

Zwernitz Castle, first mentioned in documents in 1156, is perched on a huge rock massif. At that time, the 32-meter high keep was used for the transmission of smoke signals …

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4.59 km

Old Bakehouse, Sanspareil

Highlight • Historical Site

It seems that no bread has been baked in this old bakery for a long time.
The necessary equipment is still available.

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6.46 km

Zedersitz Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

View from the Franconian Mountain Trail

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8.75 km

Wonsees Market Square and Art Gallery

Highlight • Settlement

Wonsees's "parlor" makes a cozy impression. There are several restaurants and cafes where hikers can stop for a bite to eat. The market square also boasts a beautiful fountain and an art gallery.

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