Best forest trails in Ahorntal

Popular circular hike through the Ahorntal in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. The numerous caves and bizarre rock formations around Oberailsfeld can be visited from the hiking car park between Schweinsmühle and Klausstein. On the way back you pass the popular Rabenstein Castle with its rustic refreshment stops. --- Accessible by bus and train

Demanding circular hike in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Franconian Jura from Oberailsfeld. The hike leads across the Ahorn Valley and is characterized by the impressive castle, bizarre rock formations and caves as well as lush meadows and idyllic forests. The well-known Rabenstein Castle with its numerous leisure activities and rustic refreshment stops is also visited on this tour. --- Accessible by bus and train

Most of the way follows the Ahorntalrundweg signs (green maple leaf). There are numerous viewpoints along the way. The churches in Volsbach and Poppendorf are particularly worth seeing, and a visit can easily be combined with a hike. A tour of the Sophienhöhle and a visit to the Klausstein Chapel can be taken in addition to the route. Route: valley parking lot - Sophienhöhle - Klausstein chapel - Sauerhof - Eichig - Langweil - Volsbach - Körzendorf - Hintergereuth - Poppendorf - Adlitz -...