Best historic site trails in Gößweinstein
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Gößweinstein 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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- 4.7 (25)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrStart: Tourist Information Gößweinstein, accessible by bus and train/parking nearby Highlights: - Pilgrimage basilica of the Holy Trinity in Gößweinstein - Esper cave - Gaillenreuth Castle with refreshment stops - Sachsenmühle beer garden directly on the river with a beautiful panorama - Historic Gößweinstein Castle
- 4.0 (12)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular theme trail in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. This family-friendly circular hike takes you into the world of nine well-known Gößweinstein legends. The route is extremely varied; it takes you up the Kreuzberg, between gigantic rocks on a wonderful section of the Franconian Trail, past caves and up to Gößweinstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - marvellous views of the Wiesenttal valley - Capuchin cave - Gößweinstein Castle
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried city walk in Franconian Switzerland. From the car park at the cemetery, the route leads to the most important sights of Gößweinstein with several caves, viewpoints and historical highlights. Highlights: - Monastery church of St Mary - Kreuzberg viewpoint - Stations of the Cross - Elisabeth Cave - Gößweinstein Castle - Viewpoint Pavilion Wagnershöhe - War memorial ----------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.9 (11)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular and scenic circular trail in Franconian Switzerland, near Gößweinstein, Bavaria, Germany. The route starts in the village of Gößweinstein and leads across fields and meadows via Ludwigshöhe to Leutzdorf. The Esper cave is located in the middle of the forest. The route continues to Burggaillenreuth and from there begins the descent into the Wiesental valley. Now you walk along the river (Wiesent). The leisurely descent is now followed by a final ascent via the Felsensteig trail back...
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful circular hike in Bavaria. The loop starts at the car park near the 'Abzw. Burggailleinreuth' bus stop, so you can easily get there by public transport. It goes in a loop through the forest around the Ellersberg. You should have a good basic level of fitness and be a little sure-footed. There is a restaurant with a beer garden near Gailleinreuth Castle. The Moggaster Höhle cave is closed to the public. Highlights: - Gaillenreuth Castle
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful short hike through Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria From the Behringersmühle car park, you can immerse yourself in the beauty of Franconian Switzerland. Right at the start, the route leads uphill for just under 2 kilometres to Kohlstein. Here you can rest and enjoy the marvellous views and visit Kohlstein Castle. The trail continues to Hungenberg, where the views are spectacular. From there, it is mostly through the forest and downhill back to Behringersmühle. The Kneipp facility...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·73.1 km·Est. 17–18.5 hrPopular cycle tour from the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park to the Nuremberg region. From the Sachsenmühle, a historic mill with a beer garden on the Wiesent, the route follows the course of the river southwards to Nuremberg's main railway station. On the easily passable paths with little incline there is marvellous nature, small Bavarian towns and rustic places to stop for refreshments. --- Accessible by bus and train
- Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura Nature Park from Gößweinstein. The circular trail leads from Gößweinstein to the "Nürnberger Kapelle", an idyllic resting place with a view of the Gößweinstein basilica. The trail continues via Etzdorf and Türkelstein to the Förstelstein rock area. You then return to the starting point via the "Heide" recreation area. ------------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Gößweinstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Gößweinstein is Sachsenmühle nach Nürnberg. This trail is estimated to be 73.1 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Gößweinstein?
Gößweinstein: With an ascent of 1,047 m, Sachsenmühle nach Nürnberg has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Durch das Wiesenttal zur Oswaldhöhle und Riesenburg nach Behringsmühle with 799 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Gößweinstein?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Gößweinstein is Durch das Wiesenttal zur Oswaldhöhle und Riesenburg nach Behringsmühle with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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Attractions
Points of interest
- Burg Gößweinstein
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Gößweinstein Friedhof
- Esperhöhle
- Ölberggrotte
- Kapuzinerhöhle
- Kreuzberg
- Fischersruh
- Burg Kohlstein
- Stempfermühltopf
- Luisenterrasse
- Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit
- Sieghardfelsen
- Fellner - Doline
- Die Zinken oder Napoleonsfels
- Untere Gößweinsteiner Wände
- Spitzenstein
- Karwendelturm
- Felsentor bei Gößweinstein
- Kneippanlage
- Wickenstein