Best river trails in Hartenstein
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Explore the most popular river trails near Hartenstein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.2 (12)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. From the car park in Pegnitztalstrasse in Rupprechtsstegen, you can walk for 2 km directly along the Pegnitz. From Lungsdorf you then hike through forest and meadows. A special attraction on the way back to the car park is the Andreaskirche near Rupprechtstegen, a legendary karst cave. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Pegnitz valley - Andreas Church (Hall Cave) - Lungsdorf - natural forest paths
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Hartenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Hartenstein is Rupprechtstegen - Kirchsittenbach (Moosbachquelle). This trail is estimated to be 8.4 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Hartenstein?
Hartenstein: With an ascent of 1,820 ft, Rupprechtstegen - Kirchsittenbach (Moosbachquelle) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Valley of the Pegnitz near Rupprechtsstegen with 590 ft of elevation gain.