Best cave trails in Bad Staffelstein

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Explore the most popular cave trails near Bad Staffelstein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Staffelberg Mountain
4.1 (29)·Moderate·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Staffelberg, Bad Staffelstein's local mountain, can be seen from afar. The witness mountain is very interesting from a geological point of view and was already used for settlements around 5000 BC. Today the 539 m high summit is a popular hiking and excursion destination. On the high plateau of the Staffelberg there is the possibility to stop for refreshments at the Staffelbergklause (closed mondays and...
#2 - Staffelberg
4.7 (23)·Moderate·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Family-friendly loop near Romansthal in Franconian Switzerland. This is the shortest route to the Staffelberg from Romansthal, the "Mountain of Franconia". On nice days, many people are out and about here. There is the Adelgundis Chapel and the Staffelbergklause on the summit. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Staffelbergklause - Adelgundis Chapel
#3 - Terrainkurweg 4 Bad Staffelstein
4.9 (11)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#4 - Nordic Walking Bad Staffelstein: Blue route
4.6 (4)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular hiking trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The striking rocky peak of the Staffelberg, Bad Staffelstein's local mountain, can be seen from afar. The mountain, which is a nature reserve, is one of the most popular hiking destinations in northern Franconian Switzerland. In the summit region, a short detour to the legendary Querkeles Cave is worthwhile. Highlights of the hike: - Staffelberg nature reserve - Querkeles Cave - Scheffelsfelsen
#5 - Horsdorf - Ansberg - Loffeld - Staffelberg
4.8 (4)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#6 - Keltenweg H
4.0 (3)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
The hollow stone and other romantic places.
#7 - Main-Donau-Weg: Jura Line stage 1
4.5 (5)·Hard·58.7 mi·Est. 24 hr+
Marked long-distance hiking trail from Bad Staffelstein through the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. From Bad Staffelstein it goes over the Staffelberg south through the Franconian Switzerland and the Veldensteiner Forest in the Hersbrucker Switzerland to the small place Spies. Marking: rectangle - above white with blue "M", below blue with white "D" ---- Accessible by bus and train
#8 - Schwabthal zum Staffelberg
2.0 (2)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest trail with caves in Bad Staffelstein?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Bad Staffelstein is Main-Donau-Weg: Jura Line stage 1. This trail is estimated to be 58.7 mi long.

Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Staffelstein?

Bad Staffelstein: With an ascent of 8,904 ft, Main-Donau-Weg: Jura Line stage 1 has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Horsdorf - Ansberg - Loffeld - Staffelberg with 1,837 ft of elevation gain.