Best trails near Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit
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Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including camping, hiking, and backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (27)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrStart: Tourist Information Gößweinstein, accessible by bus and train/parking nearby Highlights: - Pilgrimage basilica of the Holy Trinity in Gößweinstein - Esper cave - Gaillenreuth Castle with refreshment stops - Sachsenmühle beer garden directly on the river with a beautiful panorama - Historic Gößweinstein Castle
- 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)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular theme trail in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. This family-friendly circular hike takes you into the world of nine well-known Gößweinstein legends. The route is extremely varied; it takes you up the Kreuzberg, between gigantic rocks on a wonderful section of the Franconian Trail, past caves and up to Gößweinstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - marvellous views of the Wiesenttal valley - Capuchin cave - Gößweinstein Castle
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried city walk in Franconian Switzerland. From the car park at the cemetery, the route leads to the most important sights of Gößweinstein with several caves, viewpoints and historical highlights. Highlights: - Monastery church of St Mary - Kreuzberg viewpoint - Stations of the Cross - Elisabeth Cave - Gößweinstein Castle - Viewpoint Pavilion Wagnershöhe - War memorial ----------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.9 (11)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular and scenic circular trail in Franconian Switzerland, near Gößweinstein, Bavaria, Germany. The route starts in the village of Gößweinstein and leads across fields and meadows via Ludwigshöhe to Leutzdorf. The Esper cave is located in the middle of the forest. The route continues to Burggaillenreuth and from there begins the descent into the Wiesental valley. Now you walk along the river (Wiesent). The leisurely descent is now followed by a final ascent via the Felsensteig trail back...
- 4.9 (4)·Hard·19.8 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried route section in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria On the tenth stage of the Franconian Trail, you can marvel at numerous caves. It goes through fir forests and across sunny fields and along the banks of the Wiesent. At Riesenburg Castle, you can marvel at an overgrown collapse cave with a natural bridge. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Oswald Cave - Giant's Castle - Gößweinstein Castle - Franconian Switzerland" steam locomotive - "Zur Heiligen Dreifaltigkeit"...
- 4.9 (2)·Hard·50.9 km·Est. 13–14 hrA popular cycle tour with great views in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. A beautiful tour for cycling. The route leads to Pretzfeld and through the beautiful old town centre of Ebermannstadt towards Streitberg. The route then continues along the Wiesent river to Gößweinstein. The beautiful basilica in the pilgrimage town of Gößweinstein is well worth a visit. There are also refreshments available. You return to Obertrubach via Etzdorf and Weimersberg. Highlights of the tour: - Hagenbach...
- 4.7 (2)·Moderate·61.8 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrGreat cycle tour from Kirchehrenbach car park. Along proper cycle paths to Pretzfeld and through the beautiful old town centre of Ebermannstadt to Streitberg. The route then continues along the Wiesent next to the river to Behringersmühle. From here it goes up the mountain along the road to Gößweinstein. The beautiful basilica in the pilgrimage town of Gößweinstein is well worth a visit. Food and drink are also provided. The route then continues along the plateau on roads with little traffic...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·52.5 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrVaried cycle tour in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. This cycle tour has something for everyone: mighty castles and castle ruins, idyllic river valleys, dense forests, imposing rock formations and museums worth seeing. Pottenstein or Pretzfeld, for example, are suitable starting points. Highlights of the tour: - Pottenstein Castle with castle museum - Goßweinstein Castle - Yew forest nature reserve near Goßweinstein - Neideck castle ruins - Valley of the...
- Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura Nature Park from Gößweinstein. The circular trail leads from Gößweinstein to the "Nürnberger Kapelle", an idyllic resting place with a view of the Gößweinstein basilica. The trail continues via Etzdorf and Türkelstein to the Förstelstein rock area. You then return to the starting point via the "Heide" recreation area. ------------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, 5 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit is Esperhöhle Cave, which has a 4.7 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 10.9 km long with an elevation gain of 379 m.
What is the longest trail near Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit is Kirchehrenbach - Gößweinstein - Trubachtal. This trail is estimated to be 61.8 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit?
Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit: With an ascent of 1,581 m, Franz-Josef-Kaiser-Weg Fernwanderweg: Walberla-Hohenmirsberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From Wiesental to Pottenstein and Pretzfeld with 1,186 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit?
The most popular and difficult trail near Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit is Frankenweg stage 10: Wiesenttal - Pottenstein with a 4.9-star rating from 4 reviews.
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- Burg Gößweinstein
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Gößweinstein Friedhof
- Esperhöhle
- Ölberggrotte
- Kapuzinerhöhle
- Kreuzberg
- Fischersruh
- Burg Kohlstein
- Stempfermühltopf
- Luisenterrasse
- Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit
- Sieghardfelsen
- Fellner - Doline
- Die Zinken oder Napoleonsfels
- Untere Gößweinsteiner Wände
- Spitzenstein
- Karwendelturm
- Felsentor bei Gößweinstein
- Kneippanlage
- Wickenstein