Best river trails in Hartenstein

4.2(12 reviews)

Explore the most popular river trails near Hartenstein 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 - Valley of the Pegnitz near Rupprechtsstegen
4.2 (12)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular circular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. From the car park on Pegnitztalstraße in Rupprechtsstegen, you walk along the Pegnitz for 2 km. From Lungsdorf, the route then leads through woods and meadows. A special attraction on the way back to the car park is the Andreaskirche near Rupprechtstegen, a karst cave steeped in legend. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Pegnitz valley - St Andrew's Church (indoor cave) - Lungsdorf village - Natural...
#2 - Rupprechtstegen - Kirchsittenbach (Moosbachquelle)
Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
Destination hiking trail: Rupprechtstegen - Harnbach - Enzendorf - Siglitzberg - Langenstein - Stöppach - Kirchensittenbach - Moosbachquelle am Moosbrunner Berg. --- Refreshment stops Accessible by bus and train

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Hartenstein?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Hartenstein is Rupprechtstegen - Kirchsittenbach (Moosbachquelle). This trail is estimated to be 13.5 km long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Hartenstein?

Hartenstein: With an ascent of 433 m, Rupprechtstegen - Kirchsittenbach (Moosbachquelle) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Valley of the Pegnitz near Rupprechtsstegen with 128 m of elevation gain.