Best trails near Fürther Turm

Hike rich in nature and culture in the Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike is a popular circular route from the hamlet of Haselstauden (Obertrubach) in the Trubach Valley in Bavaria. It leads past marvellous highlights of Franconian Switzerland such as the "Robbers' Cave", the Wolfsberg ruins and the Burggraf castle through wonderfully hilly countryside. Due to the gradient and distance, the route can be categorised as moderate. It is an excellent hike. The route is accessible...

The route starts at Thuisbrunn, between the brewery and the volunteer fire brigade. The path leads out of the village towards the woods; later, you pass the Sinterassen and also follow the idyllic Wasserwiesenbach stream. This takes the walker close to the old ore-mining area. At Egloffstein, the route takes a short detour via the Paradiesweg back to the starting point. Whilst walking through Hammerthoos and Höfles, with a bit of luck you may spot some wildlife – and even without that,...