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Ruins of Streitburg Castle – Leidingshofer Valley loop from Veilbronn

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Ruins of Streitburg Castle – Leidingshofer Valley loop from Veilbronn

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Ruins of Streitburg Castle – Leidingshofer Valley loop from Veilbronn

03:52

13.5km

310m

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 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.33 km

View West from Hummerstein

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Hummerstein is always a highlight 👍

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6.86 km

Schönblick viewpoint over the Wiesent Valley

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A beautiful view over the Wiesenttal from a rock. A railing protects against falling and a bank invites you to linger.

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7.00 km

The Felsentor is as the name implies a natural gate between two mighty rocks above Streitberg. Many hiking trails lead through or past here; so also the Frankenweg, a long-distance hiking trail, which crosses all Franconia, including the Franconian Switzerland.

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7.95 km

Wedenbach tufa terraces and waterfall

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Just beautiful 🤩

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8.46 km

Ruins of Streitburg Castle

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The castle ruin Streitburg or ruin Streitberg is the remnant of a high medieval Adelsburg over the village Streitberg at the mouth of the Franconian Switzerland. The exact time of …

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12.3 km

Leidingshofer Valley Rock Formation

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Very photogenic formation as a hiking destination!

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12.4 km

Descent to Mathelbach Spring and Hydraulic Ram

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The narrow, steep descent goes partly over roots and many stones. Because it is ALWAYS wet here, even in dry weather, the stones are very slippery! But it is worth it and is absolutely recommended! Gigantic rock formations.

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12.6 km

Leidingshofer Valley

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Rock canyon, the ram, a pump that drives itself, lush greenery and beautiful views. Often mushy after prolonged rain, but a nice and shady walk, especially when it's hot!

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

3.13 km

1.51 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

4.36 km

3.24 km

3.02 km

1.47 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

10°C

27 %

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Ruins of Streitburg Castle – Leidingshofer Valley loop from Veilbronn

View West from Hummerstein

Schönblick viewpoint over the Wiesent Valley

Streitberg rock gate

Wedenbach tufa terraces and waterfall

Ruins of Streitburg Castle

Leidingshofer Valley Rock Formation

Descent to Mathelbach Spring and Hydraulic Ram

Leidingshofer Valley

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