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Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Gößweinstein

To the rock village and rock gate - Franconian Switzerland

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Gößweinstein

To the rock village and rock gate - Franconian Switzerland

Moderate

4.3

(268)

911

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To the rock village and rock gate - Franconian Switzerland

03:42

13.0km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 23, 2024

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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2.13 km

Stations of the Cross Path from Tüchersfeld to Gößweinstein

Highlight • Trail

Along the way you can admire old Stations of the Cross. The path itself is very steep.

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2.72 km

Tüchersfeld Rock Formations and Half‑Timbered Village

Highlight • Natural Monument

The small village of Tüchersfeld is dominated by an imposing rock castle. The rock formations towering up here are the remains of a reef that grew up in a tropical …

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12.8 km

Franciscan Monastery Gößweinstein

Highlight • Religious Site

The monastery, consecrated to Saint Francis, was founded in 1723 by Count Lothar Franz von Schönborn as a Capuchin monastery. In 1825 the Franciscans took over the monastery. Polish priests have been looking after it since 2006.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.36 km

2.14 km

1.53 km

806 m

153 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

3.47 km

3.37 km

1.86 km

757 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

25°C

14°C

42 %

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Comments

May 6, 2022,Wanderung bei Gößweinstein 🏰

On the last day of our short vacation, our hike went from Gößweinstein via the rock village of Tüchersfeld through the Felsentor to Gößweinstein Castle 🏰🥰.

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August 30, 2023,Zum Felsendorf und Felsentor

Circular tour with striking rock formations that are so typical of Franconian Switzerland.

From the starting point we follow the “Frankenweg” and “Fränkische Schweiz Cultural Experience” signs. We leave Gößweinstein via Badangerstraße and Schützenstraße.

After about 3 km we reach the rock village of Tüchersfeld. From here we hike with the yellow diamond to Hühnerloh. Straight cross the intersection at …

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September 23, 2021,Gößweinstein rundherum

Beautiful panoramic tour on well signposted paths. A real highlight and highly recommended is the Museum of Franconian Switzerland in Tüchersheim. Located very exposed between two rock towers, it offers a very good insight into customs, history and everyday life in Franconian Switzerland. Another highlight is the rock gate near Gößweinstein and the pilgrimage basilica there with an attached monastery. …

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June 20, 2026,Fastenwoche Tag 6 ICH 😂 mit der Natur auf du & du 🌳🦟🕷 Wanderung durch's Frankenland 👌🥵🥾🌞😎

Day 6 of the Fasting Week for ME...❗️
At 7:30 in the morning, it was "breaking the fast" for the others 🍎
I feel full of energy, so I will continue fasting.
After the nice farewell, I drive to Gößweinstein. Here I stroll a bit through the beautiful little town. I visit the Trinity Chapel and the Basilica with the …

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Stations of the Cross Path from Tüchersfeld to Gößweinstein

Tüchersfeld Rock Formations and Half‑Timbered Village

Franciscan Monastery Gößweinstein

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