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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Mossy Steps at Schlossberg – Klingelloch Cave loop from Gaillenreuth

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Mossy Steps at Schlossberg – Klingelloch Cave loop from Gaillenreuth

Hard

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144

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Mossy Steps at Schlossberg – Klingelloch Cave loop from Gaillenreuth

05:53

17.9km

720m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 151 m for 213 m

After 17.5 km for 213 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.87 km

Hydraulic Ram at Burggaillenreuth Spring

Highlight • Monument

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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2

4.93 km

Climbing Wall in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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3

4.94 km

Stone Steps near the Heinrich Grotto

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Great environment with many stones.

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4

5.04 km

Mossy Steps at Schlossberg

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In Burggailenreuth with a view of the castle, go down a few steps on the right, then follow the sign for Keltenwelt (KW), this is the path to the "Schlossberg".

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5

5.07 km

The Old Schlossberg – Early Celtic fortification

Highlight • Historical Site

The early Celtic fortification is considered one of the most beautiful such prehistoric buildings. It lies on a hilltop, which breaks off moderately on three sides and almost perpendicular to …

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6

7.48 km

Klingelloch Cave

Highlight • Cave

Definitely pay attention to children, after a few meters slippery and sloping! The cave is only accessible with equipment (rope, ascenders). There is a 4m shaft after the entrance area …

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7

9.41 km

Cave at Druidenhain

Highlight • Cave

You could certainly climb into the little cave there. So I would take a flashlight with me

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8

12.4 km

Schweigelsbänkla

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Brand new, sturdy bench that is comfortable to lie on.

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

3.24 km

1.85 km

1.48 km

743 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

4.77 km

4.17 km

2.88 km

489 m

< 100 m

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