Best moderate trails in Königstein
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Explore the most popular moderate trails near Königstein 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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- 4.5 (4)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenhoehe Nature Park, Bavaria. At 651 m, the Ossinger is the highest peak in the Hersbrucker Alb and has a 22 m high observation tower. The route suggested here leads from Breitenstein up the mountain. In Breitenstein you should not miss to visit the castle chapel from the 12th century. Highlights of the hike: - Castle Chapel Breitenstein - Ossinger - Ossinger Tower - Ossinger Huette (opening hours: Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m.) -...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. This route starts in Königstein and explores the forest area east of the town. First we head south, past Breitenstein and the Romanesque double chapel. Then head north into the forest. You hike as often as possible on the Steinberg-Felsensteig. The path is a little windy. There are also some small caves and rocks in the area. Highlights of the hike: - Caves and rocks - Koenigstein - idyllic forest...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrA varied hike in the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura Nature Park from Neuhaus an der Pegnitz. The marked hiking route leads from Neuhaus through the forest along numerous climbing rocks and caves, such as the Distlergrotte, the Bismarckgrotte or the sundial in the Schelmbachstein, to Königstein. Marking: Blue point on a white background --- Accessible by bus and train
- Moderate·11.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Edelsfelder loop is part of the quality hiking trail "Erzweg" and inspires with idyllic and varied landscapes, including the Kuppenalp, the dune areas of the Hahnenkamm and the Upper Palatinate hill country. The official starting point of the Edelsfelder loop is the summit of the Hohe Zant, which can be easily reached on foot from Eschenfelden or Steinbach. There are overnight accommodations in Königstein and...
