Best trails near Wickenstein
4.2(28 reviews)
Wickenstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 3 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. Wickenstein: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wickenstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Wickenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wickenstein is Goeßweinstein Legend Trail, which has a 4.0 star rating from 12 reviews. This trail is 2.9 km long with an elevation gain of 98 m.
What is the longest trail near Wickenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wickenstein is Esper Cave and the Felsensteig. This trail is estimated to be 12.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wickenstein?
Wickenstein: With an ascent of 455 m, Esper Cave and the Felsensteig has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Gößweinstein Circular with 112 m of elevation gain.
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