Best historic site trails in Gößweinstein
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Explore the most popular historic site 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 (26)·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
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrA varied city walk in Franconian Switzerland. From the parking lot at the cemetery you go to the most important sights of Gößweinstein with several caves, viewpoints and historical highlights. Highlights: - St. Mary's monastery church - Kreuzberg viewpoint - Stations of the Cross - Elisabeth Cave - Gößweinstein Castle - Wagnershöhe Pavilion viewpoint - War memorial ----------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 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...
- 4.4 (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
- 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...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·45.4 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hrPopular bike tour from the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park to the Nürnberger Land. From the Sachsenmühle, a historic mill with a beer garden on the Wiesent, you always follow the course of the river south to Nuremberg Central Station. On the easily navigable paths with little incline, there is wonderful nature, Bavarian towns, rustic refreshment stops. --- Accessible by bus and train
- Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Frankenjura from Gößweinstein. The circular hiking trail leads from Gößweinstein to the "Nürnberger Kapelle", an idyllic resting place with a view of the Gößweinstein basilica. We continue via Etzdorf and Türkelstein to the rocky area Förstelstein. You then return to the starting point through the “Heide” recreation area. ------------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Gößweinstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Gößweinstein is Sachsenmühle nach Nürnberg. This trail is estimated to be 45.4 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Gößweinstein?
Gößweinstein: With an ascent of 3,435 ft, Sachsenmühle nach Nürnberg has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site 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 historic site trail in Gößweinstein?
The most popular and difficult historic site 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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Attractions
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