Rundweg durch die Felsenschlucht

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Wiesenttal

Rundweg durch die Felsenschlucht

Moderate

4.7

(90)

281

hikers

Rundweg durch die Felsenschlucht

01:51

5.92km

210m

Hiking

The circular trail through the rocky gorge is impressive with its natural rock arches, fissures, and stalactite caves, and occasionally requires sure footing and a head for heights. However, you'll be rewarded with fantastic views.

The hiking parking lot in Streitberg is the starting point of your tour. After leaving the village, the trail leads up to the Bing Cave. This natural karst cave is open to visitors. Passing the old Streitberg quarry, you hike towards "Guckhüll."

After descending from "Guckhüll," a forest road leads into the woods, and you ascend to the rock arch. Halfway up the slope, you'll find a well-maintained Kneipp facility during the summer months – a wonderful place to soothe tired feet. Afterward, a pleasant forest path leads to the Trinity Church in Streitberg, the starting point of your hike.

by Fränkische Schweiz

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.18 km for 528 m

Closed: • February 1-July 15 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

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590 m

Bing Cave

Highlight • Cave

Discovered by Ignaz Bing in 1905, this cave is definitely worth a visit! Developed into a show cave by its discoverer as early as 1906, it has been considered one of the most beautiful show caves in Germany since its renovation in 2005.

You follow the traces of a dried-up river for almost 300 meters through the mountain, past fantastic stalactite and stalagmite formations. Mighty banks of layered limestone and delicate, crystalline, glittering sinter formations characterize the cave. The temperature down here is around nine degrees Celsius year-round, so be sure to pack a warm sweater!

Opening hours and prices:

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 1st to November 5th. Admission is €4.50 for adults and €4 for children.

The cave can only be visited as part of a guided tour. Duration: approximately 40 minutes. Tours run continuously, but there may be a waiting time of about 30 minutes.

More information at: binghoehle.de

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3.54 km

View of the Guck-Hüll Cliff

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the hiking trail, there are always great views of the steep face of the Guck-Hüll.

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4.26 km

Rock gate on the Felsensteig near Streitberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

It was a fantastic experience to follow the path through this fissure. Inside there's even a climbing route (only accessible from August onwards due to bird breeding season).

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5.92 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.61 km

1.67 km

748 m

470 m

430 m

Surfaces

2.48 km

1.24 km

1.04 km

564 m

319 m

284 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

11°C

3°C

45 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 17, 2023,Streitberg-Guckhüll-Binghöhle

Start in Streitberg at the community center. The route is marked throughout with a black ring. Partly asphalt (a piece of road at the beginning and at the end), mostly forest floor. Steep gradients and rooty paths. There are always wooded sections, therefore suitable for very sunny days. Today 27 degrees and cloudless. Varied hike in the beautiful, rocky landscape …

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January 19, 2026

The circular trail through the rocky gorge is impressive with its natural rock arches, fissures, and stalactite caves, and occasionally requires sure footing and a head for heights. However, you'll be rewarded with fantastic views.
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The hiking parking lot in Streitberg is the starting point of your tour

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