Best river trails in Gößweinstein
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Explore the most popular river 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 (27)·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
- 4.6 (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
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried circular hiking trail Behringersmühle-Moritz, Bavaria This short hike takes you through the beautiful landscape of Franconian Switzerland. From the Cafè Gruber car park in Behringersmühle, the trail leads to Moritz and back past the Pfaffenstein and Hohe Warte. You can stop for refreshments in both Moritz and Behringersmühle. The hiking symbol is a blue ring on a white background. Highlights: - Landscape of Franconian Switzerland - Pfaffenstein
- 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...
- 3.8 (3)·Moderate·107.3 km·Est. 24 hr+Scenic road bike tour through the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria This marvellous road bike tour starts in Gößweinstein. From here, the route leads through the heart of the nature park along the Wiesent river to Streitberg and on via Wüstenstein, Nankendorf, Glashütten and Pottenstein back to the starting point. There are many places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments. The starting point can be reached by bus or by train to Behringersmühle railway...
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Gößweinstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Gößweinstein is Franconian Switzerland Bike Tour. This trail is estimated to be 107.3 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Gößweinstein?
Gößweinstein: With an ascent of 2,438 m, Franconian Switzerland Bike Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Sachsenmühle nach Nürnberg with 1,047 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Gößweinstein?
The most popular and difficult river 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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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