Schauenstein Castle – Lehstenmühle loop from Schauenstein

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Schauenstein Castle – Lehstenmühle loop from Schauenstein

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Schauenstein Castle – Lehstenmühle loop from Schauenstein

01:38

5.84km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

314 m

Evangelical Church Schauenstein

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (except during services, of course, when tours are not possible).
There is a wealth of informational material on display.

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450 m

Schauenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Schloss Schauenstein is a beautiful, well-kept complex, and various museums have now been established.

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692 m

Main Parking Lot at the Cemetery (Schauenstein Hiking Trailhead)

Highlight • Parking

Starting point for hiking in Germany. Parking available for groups.

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1.30 km

Forest Trail in Upper Franconia

Highlight • Trail

1.39 km

View of the Selbitz Valley near Schauenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.76 km

Lehstenmühle

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful in Selbitztal at Schauenstein located the Lehstenmühle.

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5.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.41 km

2.11 km

924 m

332 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.50 km

1.07 km

587 m

193 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

9°C

4°C

88 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

December 2, 2025,Bayern (Oberfranken): OS 21, Aubachgrund-Weg, Schauenstein. 021225 (99/25)

A lovely loop for a quick hike! It's easy to squeeze in and, despite its manageable length, offers plenty to see, including views, beautiful forest paths, historical buildings, and a truly impressive rock formation in Schauenstein below the castle, the "Waking Virgin." There is a legend about how the rock got its name:

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