Best moderate trails in Königstein
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Explore the most popular moderate trails near Königstein 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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- 4.5 (4)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenhöhe Nature Park, Bavaria. At 651 metres, the Ossinger is the highest peak in the Hersbrucker Alb and has a 22-metre-high viewing tower. The route suggested here leads up the mountain from Breitenstein. In Breitenstein, don't miss a visit to the 12th century castle chapel. Highlights of the hike: - Breitenstein castle chapel - Ossinger - Ossinger tower - Ossinger Hütte (opening hours: Sundays and public holidays from 10 am) - Views over the...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. This route starts in Königstein and explores the forest area to the east of the town. It first heads south, past Breitenstein and the Romanesque double chapel. It then heads north into the forest. You walk along the Steinberg-Felsensteig path as often as possible. The path is a little windy. There are also some small caves and rocks in the area. Highlights of the hike: - Caves and rocks -...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hike in the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura Nature Park from Neuhaus an der Pegnitz. The marked hiking route leads from Neuhaus through the forest along numerous climbing rocks and caves, such as the Distler Grotto, the Bismarck Grotto or the sundial in the Schelmbachstein, to Königstein. Marking: blue dot on a white background --- Accessible by bus and train
- Moderate·18.2 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Edelsfelder Schlaufe is part of the "Erzweg" quality hiking trail and offers idyllic and varied landscapes, including the Kuppenalp, the dune areas of the Hahnenkamm and the Upper Palatinate hills. The official starting point of the Edelsfeld loop is the summit of the Hohe Zant, which can be easily reached on foot from Eschenfelden or Steinbach. Overnight accommodation is available in Königstein and...
