Best long trails in Pottenstein
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- 4.5 (39)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried circular route in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park from Pottenstein. The beautiful hiking route leads through forests, along small streams and over hills with interesting rock formations and caves, which are so often found in the Franconian Jura. With a bit of luck, game and other native animals can be spotted along the idyllic trail. The trail starts at the Weihersbachtal car park, which is subject to a charge. The "B470" bus stop is also nearby. Highlights: - Pottenstein...
- 4.2 (20)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried circular hike from Pottenstein in the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura Nature Park. This beautiful circular walk takes you from Pottenstein via the Kreuzkapelle chapel to Gößweinstein, where the basilica is well worth a visit. You return to the starting point via Tüchersfeld with its famous rock formations and the Franconian Switzerland Museum. ---------------------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (12)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular and scenic circular hike in Franconian Switzerland. This idyllic circular walk starts in Pottenstein and leads through the Püttlachtal valley. You can take a break at the Hollenberg castle ruins and enjoy the view. You return to the starting point of the tour via the "Himmelsleiter" observation tower. Highlights: - Hollenberg castle ruins - "Himmelsleiter" observation tower - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·15.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular trail in Franconian Switzerland, near Pottenstein, Bavaria. This long and varied circular trail really has a lot to offer: it leads to the impressive stalactite cave "Teufelshöhle". The "Felsenbad" outdoor pool and a summer toboggan run are also in the immediate vicinity. Highlights: - "Devil's Cave" stalactite cave (www.teufelshoehle.de) - Outdoor pool "Felsenbad" (www.felsenbad.eu) - Summer toboggan run (www.sommerrodelbahnen-pottenstein.de)
- 4.4 (19)·Hard·15.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. This 15-kilometre route leads from Pottenstein - primarily known for its castle, which is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland - through the Püttlachtal valley. Time and again, you come across interesting rock formations and caves along the way. On the Schlossberg hill near Hollenberg, there are also other imposing remains of walls: the ruins of the late medieval Hollenberg...
- 3.6 (6)·Hard·16.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPicturesque valleys and sleepy villages, caves and rock towers - all this can be found on this interesting circular trail in Franconian Switzerland. Starting point: Tüchersfeld car park/bus stop Highlights: - Zeckenstein viewpoint - Franconian Switzerland Museum - Old lime tree natural monument - Kohlstein Castle - Schlupflochfelsen passage cave, Rennerfels floor cave, Neumühlhöhle cave, Ludwigshöhle cave - Rabenstein Castle - Pferdsloch, Kühloch
- 4.2 (4)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried route section in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria The eleventh stage of the Franconian Trail leads from Pottenstein along caves, castle ruins and winding forest paths to Obertrubach. There is an adventure rock at Schöngrundsee and a visit to the popular "Devil's Cave" is always worthwhile. There are also refreshment stops here. Highlights: - Pottenstein Castle - Pottenstein adventure rock - "Devil's cave" near the route - Ruin near Leiensfels - Bärnfels Castle Obertrubach - Churches...
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