Hohenstein – SevenSummits in the Nuremberg region

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Hohenstein – SevenSummits in the Nuremberg region

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Hohenstein – SevenSummits in the Nuremberg region

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10.1km

340m

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Hohenstein Castle is the highlight of the SevenSummits. Not just because of the great view you have from the well-preserved castle. It also marks the highest point in the Nuremberg region. If you are interested in history, you can also visit the impressive walls. On the way you will also…

by Nürnberger Land

Last updated: August 14, 2025

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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4.47 km

Hohenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The highest point in the Nuremberg region, so you also have a beautiful view here. Visiting the castle requires some off-road mobility, but is highly recommended.

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6.12 km

Spring Snowflake Woodland, Algersdorf

Highlight • Forest

Pretty little half-timbered town below Hohenstein.

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6.98 km

Märzenbecher Forest near Algersdorf

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Please, please do not run between the plants and above all, do not pick them. Today I once again experienced a grandfather who allowed his grandson to pick one flower. …

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10.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.07 km

1.68 km

654 m

393 m

337 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

3.45 km

1.99 km

580 m

337 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

17°C

5°C

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Comments

September 22, 2024,Mehrtageswanderung 2024: "Hohenstein" (Wanderung beider Gruppen, Tour aus "Seven Summits", 22.09.2024)

The last tour of this hiking weekend was done by the groups (day hikers and short hikers) together. A very beautiful tour with an unusual and remarkable stop at the "Windbeutel-Cafe".

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May 8, 2023,Seven Summits im Nürnberger Land: Hohenstein (634m)

Today we went to two more of the 7 peaks. Hohenstein with the castle of the same name in Kirchensittenbach started things off.

This wooded hike led to Hohenstein Castle, an impressive complex with a great view, over narrow paths, easy paths and unfortunately also two short stretches of road. Even if the castle was closed today, the ascent was …

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July 1, 2026,Kirchensittenbach 🚏 SevenSummits 🏞️ Hohenstein (634m) 🏰

After another check-up of the "little legs" in Pommelsbrunn today, we used the trip to hike again in this beautiful area afterwards. We did one of the "Seven Summit Trails". We went to Hohenstein Castle, a well-preserved castle with a great panoramic view. The Seven Summits include 7 peaks in the Nürnberger Land, and with Hohenstein, we have now hiked …

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May 10, 2024,Seven summits - (1) Hohenstein

Start at the school in the Mühlwiese in Kirchensittenbach. Hiking signs (red cross on a white background, blue horizontal line on a white background) are present. There is also a "seven summits" marking. There are always opportunities to deviate from the main path and adapt the path to your whim. At the beginning, the first, longer climb. Repeated forest shade. …

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May 23, 2026,Burg Hohenstein & Sittenbachtalaussichten

After the Saturday shopping, we set off into the Hersbrucker Schweiz. Who has already been to Hohenstein Castle? I've driven past it many times, but today I was there in person for the first time.
Especially welcome was 'Babette', the self-service ice cream chest with Hohensteiner Schleggerla. Veeeery delicious flavors 🍦 and just right for this weather!

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February 26, 2022,Kirchensittenbach, Märzenbechernwald, Burg Hohenstein und Windbeutel

Today we went from Kirchensittenbach - with the castle and fortified church worth seeing with three galleries past the great natural playground through the valley up into the Märzenbechernwald. From there it was a short distance to Hohenstein and the Windbag Cafe. Delicious!!! A walk down and up to nearby Steinsittenbach was the digestive walk. We went back through the …

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March 5, 2023

Hohenstein Castle is the highlight of the SevenSummits. Not just because of the great view you have from the well-preserved castle. It also marks the highest point in the Nuremberg region. If you are interested in history, you can also visit the impressive walls. On the way you will also find some idyllic

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