Best trails near Emporwand
4.4(53 reviews)
Emporwand: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 4 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. Emporwand: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Emporwand 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
- 4.0 (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
- 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"...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Emporwand?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Emporwand 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 Emporwand?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Emporwand is Frankenweg stage 10: Wiesenttal - Pottenstein. This trail is estimated to be 19.8 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Emporwand?
Emporwand: With an ascent of 725 m, Frankenweg stage 10: Wiesenttal - Pottenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Esper Cave and the Felsensteig with 455 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Emporwand?
The most popular and difficult trail near Emporwand is Frankenweg stage 10: Wiesenttal - Pottenstein with a 4.9-star rating from 4 reviews.
Top sights in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park
Explore in the Gößweinstein area
Attractions
Points of interest
- 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