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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Ludwig Cave – Sophien Cave loop from Oberailsfeld

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Ludwig Cave – Sophien Cave loop from Oberailsfeld

Moderate

4.9

(340)

1,230

hikers

Ludwig Cave – Sophien Cave loop from Oberailsfeld

02:06

7.51km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

12 m

Held-Bräu Inn

Highlight • Pub

After a hike worth a detour to Oberailsfeld anyway. In the inn there is a decent snack and the good hero beer.

Wednesday is closed.

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2

1.55 km

Ailsbach Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

This small bridge takes every hiker across the Ailsbach with dry feet.

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3

1.64 km

Promenade Trail in Ailsbach Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice hiking trail. Busy, but wide enough to pass each other. Along the watercourse of the Ailsbach it is very idyllic. Also shady in summer. With a great panorama of the castles. Very beautiful here!

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4

3.47 km

Ludwig Cave

Highlight • Cave

Large and freely accessible cave in a beautiful valley.

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5

3.79 km

Sophien Cave

Highlight • Cave

Nice cave. Especially recommended: Saturdays from about 18 to 20 clock is here "Sophie at Night". Then you can explore the cave yourself. The entire cave is illuminated in beautiful …

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6

3.93 km

Panoramic view of Rabenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Already at the Schweinsberg car park you have a wonderful view of Rabenstein Castle and the Klausstein Chapel from the summit cross.

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7

4.46 km

Panorama Trail to Rabenstein Castle and Sophien Cave

Highlight • Trail

A very beautiful trail with a primeval forest feel. Visits to Rabenstein Castle and the Sophienhöhle cave are only possible with a guided tour.

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8

5.81 km

Schlupflochfelsen walk-through cave

Highlight • Cave

Also known as loophole. It is climbed here on some days.

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7.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

1.17 km

518 m

401 m

173 m

Surfaces

2.42 km

2.19 km

2.12 km

370 m

237 m

173 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Wednesday 3 June

20°C

11°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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