Best cave trails in Velburg
4.6(44 reviews)
Explore the most popular cave trails near Velburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.7 (20)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly hike with historical highlights This hike leads for the most part along the Velburg adventure trail on Velburg Castle Hill. There are 20 stations on the theme of forests and time. You can also explore the Große and Kleine Hohllochöhle caves. A detour to the König-Otto-Tropsteinhöhle is also recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Large & Small Hollow Hole - Mushrooms - Forest nature trail
- 4.5 (9)·Hard·14.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike near Velburg, Bavaria. This hike starts and ends in Velburg. The route is very varied; in addition to a ruined castle and marvellous fields and forests, there are also several caves awaiting hikers. Highlights of the hike: - Velburg castle ruins - King Otto stalactite cave - Idyllic forest paths
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrScenic hiking trail in the Kupenalb, Bavaria. The König-Otto-Schlaufe leads through the middle of the Kuppenalb, which impresses with its striking elevations, some of which are over 100 metres high. The hilly landscape offers one or two beautiful views. Natural and cultural highlights are ideally combined. A particular highlight is the König-Otto dripstone cave near St. Coloman (open April to October). The small town of Velburg captivates with its rural charm, the colourful backdrop of the...
- 4.4 (2)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Franconian Alb, Bavaria. This 7-kilometre loop runs around Velburg. You not only walk through the town once, but also pass by St Mary's Chapel and the ruins of Velburg Castle, which was first mentioned in 1117. Parts of the route are on footpaths/cycle paths along moderately busy roads. Highlights of the hike: - Velburg castle ruins - Kohlberg - St Mary's Chapel
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Velburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Velburg is Velburg - Ratzenberg - Büttelleite. This trail is estimated to be 25.9 km long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Velburg?
Velburg: With an ascent of 862 m, Velburg - Ratzenberg - Büttelleite has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Reitweg Diesenhof nach Hörmannsdorf with 716 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail with caves in Velburg?
The most popular and difficult trail with caves in Velburg is Velburg - Ratzenberg - Osterberg with a 4.5-star rating from 9 reviews.
