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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Hiltpoltstein Castle – Hofmann Brewery, Hohenschwärz loop from Gräfenberg

Mountain biking trails

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Hiltpoltstein Castle – Hofmann Brewery, Hohenschwärz loop from Gräfenberg

Moderate

4.0

(4)

16

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Hiltpoltstein Castle – Hofmann Brewery, Hohenschwärz loop from Gräfenberg

02:05

24.4km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 840 m for 96 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

845 m

Friedenstreppe (241 steps) to the War Memorial

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The Peace Staircase leads up 241 steps to the Michelsberg. At the top of the hill is a war victims' memorial from both world wars and a pavilion on the …

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2

1.06 km

Michelsberg War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

On the Michelsberg there is a war horse memorial from the two world wars and a pavilion on the site of the former chapel. The war victims memorial was built …

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3

7.25 km

View of Hiltpoltstein and Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coming out of a small forest tunnel, a beautiful panoramic view of Hiltpoltstein with its striking rock castle opens up

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4

8.05 km

Hiltpoltstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle is privately owned, so it can only be admired from a distance. The church was picturesquely built into a rock massif.

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5

8.17 km

Oberes Tor (Upper Gate) and View of Hiltpoltstein Castle

Highlight • Monument

The eastern city gate, also known as the “Upper Gate”, is now the gatehouse above Bundesstraße 2 and is a listed building. Great view with the castle in the background.

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6

12.9 km

Forest Path Along the Stream

Highlight • Trail

A small highlight of our tour. Trail along a stream and shortly after the end you reach the inn "Zur Sägemühle" (a stop here is ideal for those looking for gluten-free food)

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7

18.9 km

Hofmann Brewery, Hohenschwärz

Highlight • Pub

The “Hofmann's drop” is a MUST go with typical Franconian specialties.

Opening hours:
Monday and Tuesday closed
Wednesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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20.9 km

Buchwald

Forest

B

24.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

3.09 km

2.79 km

2.10 km

161 m

112 m

Surfaces

7.86 km

5.96 km

4.01 km

3.57 km

2.75 km

214 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

17°C

7°C

98 %

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