Best historic site trails in Pommelsbrunn

This varied loop trail starts right in the village of Pommelsbrunn and winds its way through the rolling landscape of the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. Two interconnected loops lead over several hills, including the Leitenberg and the Kreuzberg. Along the way, historic sights such as the ruins of Lichtenstein Castle and the Altes Haus castle site invite you to explore. The natural trails lead through quiet forest sections and over rocky terrain to impressive rock formations. The...

Promising circular hike near Happurg in Middle Franconia. The Houbirg is a mountain near Happurg in Middle Franconia. The fortification here is one of the most important prehistoric and early historical hilltop settlements in Germany. One is expected here by a 4.5 km long former wall that once enclosed an area of 88 hectares. ------------------------- Accessible by bus and train

Popular hike in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park, Bavaria. A beautiful, short hike. Start is at Pommelsbrunn railway station. The route first heads westwards through the village to the ruins of Lichtenstein Castle and on to Pleßelberg mountain. Along predominantly forest paths with a good portion of incline, the untouched landscape of the nature park can be admired. The route is also suitable for adventurous children. Refreshments are available at the...

Popular hiking trail near Pommelsbrunn, Bavaria. Idyllic nature and historical attractions from different eras - including Reicheneck Castle, the ruined chapel "Zum Heiligen Baum" and the Happurg concentration camp memorial - make this hike a great experience. Highlights of the hike: - Huns Gorge - Happurg Concentration Camp Memorial - Castle Reicheneck - Chapel ruins "To the Holy Tree"

There are places to stop for a break.

Historical hike to Lichtenegg Castle, Bavaria. This beautiful loop starts at the Lindenhof and leads through hilly countryside to the ruins of Lichtenstein Castle and back. The ruins of Lichtenegg Castle are an aristocratic castle, presumably from the High Middle Ages, above the village of Lichtenegg in the municipality of Birgland in the Upper Palatinate district of Amberg-Sulzbach in Bavaria. It was first mentioned more than 700 years ago in the Nuremberg Reichssalbüchlein, but is...