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Sophien Cave – Wiesent River loop from Burg Rabenstein

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Ahorntal

Sophien Cave – Wiesent River loop from Burg Rabenstein

Moderate

4.7

(271)

993

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Sophien Cave – Wiesent River loop from Burg Rabenstein

02:53

10.3km

200m

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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After 7.09 km for 130 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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366 m

Panorama Trail to Rabenstein Castle and Sophien Cave

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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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901 m

Panoramic view of Rabenstein Castle

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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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983 m

Erwein's Rest

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Count Erwein von Schönborn zu Wiesentheid repaired Rabenstein Castle. In addition, a promenade path with facilities had been created around the castle on both sides of the valley. At this point near the castle was one of his favorite spots.

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1.04 km

Sophien Cave

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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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1.34 km

Viewpoint

2.10 km

View of the Franconian Switzerland countryside

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A great hike in a beautiful landscape.

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5.07 km

View of Waischenfeld from Hohe Warte

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The view from here over Waischenfeld is fantastically beautiful, a popular place for a break in summer.

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6.23 km

Trail to Hohe Warte

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The slopes and rocks around the Hohe Warte are worth exploring. There is no one way.

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7.01 km

Wiesent River

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Beautiful hiking trail along the Wiesent. Steel bridge leads over the Wiesent into a path through the meadow. It is private property, but permitted for hikers.

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

2.16 km

1.18 km

618 m

136 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

2.07 km

1.89 km

726 m

499 m

302 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

21°C

11°C

60 %

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Sophien Cave – Wiesent River loop from Burg Rabenstein

Panorama Trail to Rabenstein Castle and Sophien Cave

Panoramic view of Rabenstein Castle

Erwein's Rest

Sophien Cave

View of the Franconian Switzerland countryside

View of Waischenfeld from Hohe Warte

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