Best forest trails in Gößweinstein
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Gößweinstein 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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- 4.7 (25)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrStart: Tourist Information Gößweinstein, accessible by bus and train / parking spaces nearby Highlights: - Pilgrimage basilica for the Most Holy Trinity Gößweinstein - Esper cave - Gaillreuth Castle with refreshment stops - Sachsenmühle beer garden right on the river with a beautiful panorama - Historic Gößweinstein Castle
- 4.0 (12)·Easy·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular theme trail in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. This family-friendly hike takes you into the world of nine well-known Goessweinstein sagas. The route is extremely varied; It goes on the Kreuzberg, between gigantic rocks on a beautiful section of the Frankenweg, past caves and up to Goessweinstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly - wonderful views in Wiesenttal - Capuchin Cave - Goessweinstein Castle
- 3.9 (11)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThe hike starts in the middle of Gößweinstein (www.ferienzentrum-goessweinstein.de). You will walk over fields and meadows and over the Ludwigshöhe to Leutzdorf. The Esper cave can be found in the forest. The cave roof is partially collapsed. Several caves and cave entrances are located in an imposing rock formation, which is arranged in a semicircle. WATCH OUT! A cave entrance leads to the Klingloch, an approximately 13 m deep shaft, which is not secured! Walk through the forest to...
- 4.6 (7)·Easy·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. This is a wonderful loop from Morschreuth to the Roethelfelsen and back again via Wolkenstein. The ascent to the Roethelfels is rewarded with fantastic views. The route is marked with a blue circle. You hike mainly on forest roads, but also briefly along a road and on a natural path. Highlights of the hike: - Roethelfels - magnificent views - Wolkenstein
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful circular hike in Bavaria. The loop starts at the parking lot near the bus stop 'Abzw. Burggailleinreuth', so you can easily get there by public transport. It goes in a loop through the forest around the Ellersberg. You should have a good basic level of fitness and be a little sure-footed. There is a restaurant with a beer garden near Gailleinreuth Castle. The Moggaster Höhle cave is closed to the public. Highlights: - Gaillenreuth Castle
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried circular hiking trail Behringersmühle-Moritz, Bavaria This short hike leads through the beautiful landscape of Franconian Switzerland. From the Cafè Gruber car park in Behringersmühle, it goes back to Moritz and past the Pfaffenstein and the Hohe Warte. You can stop off in both Moritz and Behringersmühle. The hiking symbol is a blue ring on a white background. Highlights: - Landscape of Franconian Switzerland - Pfaffenstein
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful short hike through Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria From the Behringersmühle hiking car park you can immerse yourself in the beauty of Franconian Switzerland. Right at the beginning it goes uphill for almost 2 km to Kohlstein. Here you can rest including wonderful views and visit the Kohlstein Castle. The path continues to Hungenberg with great views. From there it mostly goes through the forest and downhill back to Behringersmühle. The Kneipp facility just in front of the parking...
- 3.8 (3)·Moderate·66.7 mi·Est. 24 hr+Scenic road bike tour through the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria This wonderful road bike tour starts in Gößweinstein. From here, the route leads through the heart of the nature park along the Wiesent to Streitberg and on via Wüstenstein, Nankendorf, Glashütten and Pottenstein back to the starting point. There are many places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments. The starting point can be reached by bus or train to Behringersmühle station. Highlights of...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Gößweinstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Gößweinstein is Franconian Switzerland Bike Tour. This trail is estimated to be 66.7 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Gößweinstein?
Gößweinstein: With an ascent of 7,998 ft, Franconian Switzerland Bike Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Durch das Wiesenttal zur Oswaldhöhle und Riesenburg nach Behringsmühle with 2,621 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Gößweinstein?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Gößweinstein is Durch das Wiesenttal zur Oswaldhöhle und Riesenburg nach Behringsmühle with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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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