Altenstein Castle Ruins – Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth loop from Burg Lichtenstein

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Altenstein Castle Ruins – Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth loop from Burg Lichtenstein

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Altenstein Castle Ruins – Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth loop from Burg Lichtenstein

03:41

13.4km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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259 m

Tränenfelsen and Cave

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Legendary rock with a cave for young and old explorers

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421 m

Lichtenstein Castle is a high to post-medieval hilltop castle at 430 m above sea level. The northern castle has only been preserved as a ruin. Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Lichtenstein_(Unterfranken)

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499 m

Lichtenstein Castle (Lower Franconia)

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Very romantic there between the rocks and the view fits.

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4.44 km

Wooden Shelter in LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge

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A great place for a break.

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6.45 km

Altenstein Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins are located on a 452 meter high hill. From here you have a great view of the Haßberge and in good weather the view even extends as far as Bamberg.

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6.51 km

Evangelical Church of Altenstein

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The community had originally planned to have the old Protestant church from 1561 demolished. But the monument protection authorities intervened. As a result, the church fell into increasing disrepair. After …

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8.04 km

Geißstein Rock Formation

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Nice rest area right on the Geißstein. The boulders in this place are really impressive!

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9.62 km

Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth

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A great place! You can easily imagine that gangs of thieves once lived there.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

1.17 km

1.09 km

815 m

Surfaces

9.44 km

1.70 km

1.67 km

344 m

266 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

9°C

2°C

41 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

October 3, 2024,Felsengruppe Diebskeller – Burgruine Lichtenstein Runde von Altenstein

Nice holiday hike 🍁and new impressions of our beautiful homeland.

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July 26, 2022,Burgen und Schlösser🏰Wanderweg Runde von Lichtenstein

Today, with good hiking weather, a leisurely round from the Lichtenstein castle ruins, Altenstein outdoor pool, Altenstein church, Altenstein castle ruins, Geißstein via the Diebskeller rock group back to the hiking car park

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September 18, 2023,ab Altenstein 🥾zur Burgruine Lichtenstein & Besichtigung der Burgruine Altenstein

Today a little tour with visits to the Lichtenstein and Altenstein castle ruins 🏰.
The pictures are a bit mixed up because I had problems with the GPS guidance during the hike.

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October 24, 2024,Waldrunde von Altenstein zur Ruine Lichtenstein

Beautiful autumnal forest walk... 🌲🍁🍂😉
Unfortunately I had to skip the Altenstein ruins due to time constraints, but I will definitely make up for it... 👍

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May 10, 2025,Felsengruppe Diebskeller – Burgruine Lichtenstein mit Sagenpfad

A roughly 13-km circular hike from the Altenstein outdoor pool leads through shady forest to the imposing Diebskeller rock formation, consisting of house-sized sandstone blocks. The name derives from a robber legend. Other highlights include the Geißstein rock formation and the Altenstein castle ruins. The tour is of moderate difficulty and not stroller-friendly, but suitable for children ages 4 and …

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May 1, 2024,Erlebnistour zwischen den Burgen Lichtenstein und Altenstein

A really beautiful route!
On the slightly hilly route there are many interesting rock formations. The ruins invite you to discover and explore. On the almost flat route back you go comfortably through the forest.

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March 9, 2023,Zwei Burgentour: von Altenstein🏰 übern Diebskeller auf dem Sagenpfad zur Burgruine Lichtenstein

It started just after noon. Even though the weather was a bit rainy, I had to get out again today. There had to be some road to Altenstein. But a very beautiful, unforgettable hike to the Diebskeller. Rocks populate the entire area with caves. We continue through the forest to the castle ruins of Lichtenstein, which are definitely worth a …

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March 17, 2024,Burgruinen - und Sagentour, von der Ruine Lichtenstein zur Ruine Altenstein

My tour guide Thomas went on a tour with me today, where I could only be amazed: great ruins and rock formations, I felt like I was in a fairy tale. A great hike, I constantly had goosebumps!

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