Best trails near Greifenstein
3.8(14 reviews)
Greifenstein: 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. Greifenstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Greifenstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.2 (4)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrRoyal hike in Heiligenstadt in Upper Franconia, Bavaria. Greifenstein Castle towers high above the market town of Heiligenstadt in Franconian Switzerland. The imposing building can be recognised from afar. On this idyllic route, you also hike along the Leinleiter and can even take a short detour to a cave. Highlights: - Greifenstein Castle - Feme Cave - Ulrichstein - Cross Stone - The silent messenger - Heiligenstadt Lake - Linen ladder
- Moderate·33.6 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrThe high-altitude long-distance hiking trail runs through the following villages and can be started and ended anywhere: Behringersmühle - Pfaffenstein - Moritz - Engelhardsberg - Adlerstein - Quakenschloß - Hohler Berg - Oswaldshöhle - Streitberg - Binghöhle - Hummerstein - Unterleinleiter - Heiligenstadt - Neumühle - Burg Greifenstein - Aufseß The route in the heart of Franconian Switzerland is identical to the Franconian Trail.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Greifenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Greifenstein is Die versunkenen Gärten von Schloss Greifenstein, which has a 4.3 star rating from 10 reviews. This trail is 4.3 km long with an elevation gain of 91 m.
What is the longest trail near Greifenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Greifenstein is Brewery Hike in Upper Franconia. This trail is estimated to be 61.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Greifenstein?
Greifenstein: With an ascent of 1,443 m, Brewery Hike in Upper Franconia has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Heinrich-Uhl-Weg (Rot-senkrecht): Von Behringermühle nach Aufseß with 1,208 m of elevation gain.
