Best forest trails in Pommelsbrunn

This varied circular walk starts right in the village of Pommelsbrunn and winds its way through the hilly landscape of the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. Two interconnected loops take you over several hills, including the Leitenberg and the Kreuzberg. Along the way, historic sights such as the ruins of Lichtenstein Castle and the Altes Haus castle site invite you to explore. The unspoilt paths lead through peaceful woodland and over rocky terrain to impressive rock formations. The...

Panoramic circular hike near Happurg in Middle Franconia. The Houbirg is a mountain near Happurg in Middle Franconia. The fortifications here are among the most important prehistoric and early historic hilltop settlements in Germany. A 4.5 kilometre long former wall, which once enclosed an area of 88 hectares, awaits you here. ------------------------- Accessible by bus and train

1st part of the popular via ferrata in Middle Franconia. This route is one of the classics among year-round via ferratas. It is hidden in the forest of the Hersbrucker Alb. The tour is ideal for getting in the mood for the via ferrata season; if you don't climb the difficult passages, the via ferrata is classed as moderately difficult (C).

Popular hike in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park, Bavaria. A beautiful, short hike. Start is at Pommelsbrunn railway station. The route first heads westwards through the village to the ruins of Lichtenstein Castle and on to Pleßelberg mountain. Along predominantly forest paths with a good portion of incline, the untouched landscape of the nature park can be admired. The route is also suitable for adventurous children. Refreshments are available at the...

Popular circular hiking trail near Pommelsbrunn, Bavaria. Idyllic nature and historical attractions from different eras - including Reicheneck Castle, the ruins of the "Zum Heiligen Baum" chapel and the Happurg concentration camp memorial - make this circular hike a great experience. Highlights of the hike: - Hunnenschlucht gorge - Happurg concentration camp memorial - Reicheneck Castle - "Zum Heiligen Baum" chapel ruins

There are refreshment stops along the way.

Historical hike to Lichtenegg Castle, Bavaria. This beautiful circular route starts at the Lindenhof and leads through hilly countryside to the ruins of Lichtenstein Castle and back. The ruins of Lichtenegg Castle are an aristocratic castle, presumably from the High Middle Ages, above the village of Lichtenegg in the municipality of Birgland in the Upper Palatinate district of Amberg-Sulzbach in Bavaria. It was first mentioned more than 700 years ago in the Nuremberg Reichssalbüchlein, but...