Best trails in Gräfenberg
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Looking for the best hiking trails in Gräfenberg? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 12 scenic trails in the Gräfenberg area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Gräfenberg that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
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- 3.8 (4)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful nature hike in Bavaria. Start is at Thuisbrunn between the brewery and the volunteer fire brigade. The path leads out of town towards the forest; later you will pass the sinter races and you will also walk along the idyllic Wasserwiesenbach. The hiker gets close to the old ore mining area. A small detour is made at Egloffstein, which leads back to the starting point via the Paradise Path. With a bit of luck, wild animals can be observed when hiking through Hammerthoos and Höfles -...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·12.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried loop in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park, Bavaria. It starts in Graefenberg, here you can easily arrive and depart by train. Via Großenohe and Hammerbühl it goes in the Trubach Valley to Egloffstein. Here you can explore the city and find a place to stop for a break. It goes back to the starting point via Thuisbrunn and Graefenbergerhüll. Highlights: - Egloffstein baroque garden - Egloffstein Castle near the route - Felsenkeller Egloffstein near the route
- 4.8 (3)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. Idyllic fields and meadows, interspersed with small villages and wooded areas, characterize this hike in Franconian Switzerland. A cultural-historical highlight of the hike is the ruins of Thuisburg Castle. First mentioned in 1348, the castle is now privately owned. Highlights of the hike: - Thuisbrunnen castle ruins - Burgstein - Haidhof - Hohenschwaerz
- 3.4 (2)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. There is plenty to discover in Thuisbrunn with the neo-Gothic church dating back to 1857 and the ruins of Thuisbrunn Castle. But the Thuisbrunn Leitenweg trail also explores other attractions: As the name suggests, the route leads along several so-called "Leiten", as steep mountain slopes are called in Franconian, which also provide a habitat for rare plants and animals. There are also plenty of views of...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria This is a scenic and rather relaxed hike, which mainly leads through extensive fields. The detour to the Thuisbrunnen castle ruins and the archaeologically significant rock formation "Büttnerloch" can be skipped as you wish. This hike is particularly beautiful in spring or early summer during the flowering period. There are restaurants in Thuisbrunnen. Highlights of the hike: - wonderful views - idyllic...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·13.4 mi·Est. 6–7 hrIdyllic route section in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria On the 13th stage of the Frankenweg you get to see Franconian Switzerland once again from its best side: it goes past the waterfalls of the sinter steps, through idyllic forests and fields and past historical sights such as the rococo fortress Rothenberg. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Former Benedictine monastery Weißenohe - Lillachtal waterfall - sintering stages - Rococo fortress Rothenberg - Schnaittach local...
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·9.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVersatile circular hike from Graefenberg in the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura Nature Park. The circular hiking trail initially leads mostly on the 5-Seidla-Steig and the Frankenweg to Thuisbrunn, then it goes through the Eschental to Kasberg and past the quarry back to Graefenberg. ---------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
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Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Gräfenberg?
There are plenty of things to do on Gräfenberg's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Gräfenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Gräfenberg is Im Todsfeldtal. This trail is estimated to be 14.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gräfenberg?
Gräfenberg: With an ascent of 1,965 ft, Im Todsfeldtal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Frankenweg Stage 13: Graefenberg - Schnaittach with 1,912 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Gräfenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail in Gräfenberg is Gräfenberg – Großenohe – Trubachtal – Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
Are there camping trails available in Gräfenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 camping trail in Gräfenberg which is Frankenweg Stage 13: Graefenberg - Schnaittach with an average 5.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Gräfenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 biking trails in Gräfenberg and the most popular is Gräfenberg – Großenohe – Trubachtal – Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz with an average 5.0 star rating from 2 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Gräfenberg?
Yes, there are 11 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Gräfenberg, including Gräfenberg – Großenohe – Trubachtal – Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz, Hohenschwaerz to the Burgstein, Thuisbrunner Leitenweg, Thuisbrunn nach Kasberg über Rangen, and Frankenweg Stage 13: Graefenberg - Schnaittach.
Are there any trails with cliffs in Gräfenberg?
Yes, there are 7 trails with cliffs in Gräfenberg, including Thuisbrunn - Egloffstein Runde, Thuisbrunner Leitenweg, Thuisbrunn nach Kasberg über Rangen, Gräfenberg - Thuisbrunn - Kasberg, and Rund um den Teufelstisch.
Are there any trails with waterfalls in Gräfenberg?
Yes, there are 7 trails with waterfalls in Gräfenberg, including Gräfenberg – Großenohe – Trubachtal – Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz, Frankenweg Stage 13: Graefenberg - Schnaittach, Gräfenberg - Thuisbrunn - Kasberg, Gräfenberg nach Kemmathen, and Gräfenberger Orangeringweg nach Höfles.
Are there any trails with castles in Gräfenberg?
Yes, there are 7 trails with castles in Gräfenberg, including Thuisbrunn - Egloffstein Runde, Gräfenberg – Großenohe – Trubachtal – Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz, Hohenschwaerz to the Burgstein, Thuisbrunner Leitenweg, and Thuisbrunn nach Kasberg über Rangen.
Are there any trails with springs in Gräfenberg?
Yes, there are 10 trails with springs in Gräfenberg, including Gräfenberg – Großenohe – Trubachtal – Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz, Hohenschwaerz to the Burgstein, Thuisbrunner Leitenweg, Thuisbrunn nach Kasberg über Rangen, and Frankenweg Stage 13: Graefenberg - Schnaittach.
Are there any trails with caves in Gräfenberg?
Yes, there are 4 trails with caves in Gräfenberg, including Gräfenberg – Großenohe – Trubachtal – Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz, Thuisbrunner Leitenweg, Thuisbrunn nach Kasberg über Rangen, and Rund um den Teufelstisch.
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- Mönchsberg/ Fuchsberg
- Nebelsteiner Wand
- Todesfeldwand
- Heidenstein / Thuisbrunner Block
- Lillachquelle
- Kugelspiel
- Hohle Kirche bei Dörnhof
- Burgruine Thuisbrunn
- Thuisbrunnbach Quelle
- Sinterterrassen
- Todsfelder Tal
- Rechte Dörnhofer Wand
- Gesteiger Tor
- Bahnhof
- Teufelsloch
- Schloßberg-Anlage
- Reckenberg
- Burgstall Schlossberg
- Rangener Berg
- Dornberg