Best wildlife trails in Gößweinstein
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Explore the most popular wildlife 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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- 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...
- 4.0 (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...
- 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 wildlife trail in Gößweinstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Gößweinstein is Esper Cave and the Felsensteig. This trail is estimated to be 7.6 mi long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Gößweinstein?
Gößweinstein: With an ascent of 1,492 ft, Esper Cave and the Felsensteig has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Gößweinstein Förstelstein Loop with 1,053 ft of elevation gain.
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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