Best trails near Saufloch Cave
4.2(53 reviews)
Saufloch Cave: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Saufloch Cave: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Saufloch Cave are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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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
- 4.7 (12)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike through the Ahorntal valley in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. From the hiking car park between Schweinsmühle and Klausstein, you can visit the numerous caves and bizarre rock formations around Oberailsfeld. On the way back, you will pass the popular Rabenstein Castle with its rustic refreshment stop. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 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
- 3.8 (4)·Hard·24.5 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrDemanding circular hike in the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura Nature Park from Oberailsfeld. The hike leads right through the Ahorntal valley and is characterised by the impressive castle, bizarre rock formations and caves as well as lush meadows and idyllic forests. The well-known Rabenstein Castle with its numerous leisure activities and rustic refreshment stops is also visited on this tour. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·24 km·Est. 7–8 hrThe route largely follows the Ahorntalrundweg signposting (green maple leaf). There are numerous viewpoints along the route. The churches in Volsbach and Poppendorf are particularly worth a visit and can easily be combined with the hike. A guided tour of the Sophienhöhle cave and a visit to the Klausstein chapel can be added to the route. Route: Valley car park - Sophienhöhle - Klaussteinkapelle - Sauerhof - Eichig - Langweil - Volsbach - Körzendorf - Hintergereuth - Poppendorf - Adlitz -...
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Saufloch Cave?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Saufloch Cave. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Saufloch Cave?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Saufloch Cave is Rabenstein Rundweg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 23 reviews. This trail is 3.2 km long with an elevation gain of 129 m.
What is the longest trail near Saufloch Cave?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Saufloch Cave is Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 19: Waischenfeld - Pegnitz. This trail is estimated to be 30.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Saufloch Cave?
Saufloch Cave: With an ascent of 973 m, Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 19: Waischenfeld - Pegnitz has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ahorntalrundweg with 763 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Saufloch Cave?
The most popular and difficult trail near Saufloch Cave is Durch das Ahorntal with a 3.8-star rating from 4 reviews.