Best cave trails in Bad Staffelstein

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Explore the most popular cave trails near Bad Staffelstein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Staffelberg Mountain
4.2 (29)·Moderate·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Staffelberg, Bad Staffelstein's local mountain, can be seen from afar. The witness mountain is highly interesting from a geological point of view and was already inhabited around 5000 BC. Today, the 539 metre-high peak is a popular hiking and excursion destination. On the high plateau of the Staffelberg, you can stop for refreshments at the Staffelbergklause (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Highlights of...
#2 - Staffelberg
4.7 (23)·Moderate·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Family-friendly circular route near Romansthal in Franconian Switzerland. This is the shortest route to the Staffelberg from Romansthal, the "Mountain of Franconia". On nice days, many people are out and about here. There is the Adelgundis Chapel and the Staffelbergklause on the summit. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Staffelbergklause - Adelgundis Chapel
#3 - Terrainkurweg 4 Bad Staffelstein
4.9 (11)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#4 - Nordic Walking Bad Staffelstein: Blue route
4.6 (4)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular circular hiking trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. The striking rocky peak of the Staffelberg, Bad Staffelstein's local mountain, can be recognised from afar. The protected mountain is one of the most popular hiking destinations in northern Franconian Switzerland. In the summit region, a short detour to the legendary Querkeleshöhle cave is well worthwhile. Highlights of the hike: - Staffelberg nature reserve - Querkeles cave - Scheffelsfelsen
#5 - Horsdorf - Ansberg - Loffeld - Staffelberg
4.8 (4)·Moderate·13.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#6 - Keltenweg H
4.0 (3)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
The Hohle Stein and other romantic places.
#7 - Main-Donau-Weg: Jura Line stage 1
4.3 (6)·Hard·94.5 km·Est. 24 hr+
Marked long-distance hiking trail from Bad Staffelstein through the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. From Bad Staffelstein, the trail heads south over the Staffelberg mountain through Franconian Switzerland and the Veldensteiner Forst forest into Hersbrucker Schweiz to the small village of Spies. Marking: rectangle - white with blue "M" at the top, blue with white "D" at the bottom ---- Accessible by bus and train
#8 - Schwabthal zum Staffelberg
2.0 (2)·Moderate·15.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest trail with caves in Bad Staffelstein?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Bad Staffelstein is Main-Donau-Weg: Jura Line stage 1. This trail is estimated to be 94.5 km long.

Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Staffelstein?

Bad Staffelstein: With an ascent of 2,714 m, Main-Donau-Weg: Jura Line stage 1 has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Horsdorf - Ansberg - Loffeld - Staffelberg with 560 m of elevation gain.