Best views trails in Waischenfeld
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Explore the most popular views trails near Waischenfeld 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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- 4.6 (23)·Moderate·3.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly walk in Franconian Switzerland in the Nuremberg-Bamberg-Bayreuth city triangle. Rabenstein Castle is a popular excursion destination in the region. The natural paradise, enthroned on a high plateau above the Ailsbach valley, includes the historic castle with refreshment stops, a mystical stalactite cave, its own falconry and recurring events such as the popular medieval markets. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.6 (13)·Moderate·4.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park. A hike on this loop trail near Waischenfeld promises a lot of variety over a short distance. Right at the beginning there is a climb to overcome. However, the effort is immediately rewarded with great views from the "Wiesenttalblick" view point and a gigantic natural monument: the Riesenburg (Versturzhoehle), which was already visited by King Ludwig I. As the hike continues, you pass the pretty little towns of...
- 4.4 (10)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrNatural circular trail around Waischenfeld, Bavaria. The idyllic circular trail can be started south of Waischenfeld at the car park on Dooser Straße. The trail leads through a field landscape through Waischfeld. At the end of the town, a steep ascent towards Hanneberg awaits. The route leads to Rabenstein, where you can visit Rabenstein Castle. The route can be reached by bus and train. Highlights: - wide landscape - Rabenstein Castle
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·17.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrCircular hiking trail along the Wiesent and Aufseß rivers in the Aufseßtal valley This idyllic hike leads along two beautiful rivers, the Aufseß and the Wiesent. The Aufseß ripples slowly past the Kuchenmühle, while the Wiesent runs along impressive rock formations. Highlights of the hike: - Rabeneck Castle - Waischenfeld Castle - Country inn Kuchenmühle - Stone spiral - Herrenfels summer castle
- 4.6 (2)·Hard·87.1 km·Est. 24 hr+Beery long-distance hiking trail in Franconian Switzerland. A varied long-distance hiking trail that leads through the beautiful landscape of Franconian Switzerland and visits historic and traditional breweries along the way. So this is the right place for everyone, who is interested in hiking, beer and its production and history. The route can be hiked in 4 days. There are overnight accommodation options in the villages. Highlights: - marvellous streams - rustic breweries - beautiful views
- Hard·30.7 km·Est. 9–10 hrThis route is stage 19 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria; this specific segment starts in Waischenfeld and ends in Pegnitz. The path leads from the castle town of Waischenfeld through the heart of the Franconian Switzerland (Fränkische Schweiz), climbing from the Wiesent Valley toward the plateau of the Veldenstein Forest. The itinerary passes the impressive Sophienhöhle (Sophia Cave), one of the most beautiful dripstone caves in southern Germany, and the...