Best views trails in Thierstein

Historical circular route with wonderful views of Thierstein. Marking: White 1 on a green background Duration: approx. 2:25 hours Highlights: - Thierstein market square - extinct volcanic vent rock - "Two-chamber Theerofen" of the J.Ch. Weller - abandoned granite quarry - Devil's table - fish farming ponds - Sauerbrunnen

This route is stage 6 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria; this specific segment starts in Schwarzenhammer and ends in Arzberg. The path leads from the Selb Valley through the scenic Eger Valley (Egertal), following the river through the impressive "Gsteinigt" – a narrow, rocky gorge with steep granite formations and wild-romantic scenery. The itinerary continues toward the town of Hohenberg an der Eger, home to the historic Hohenberg Castle and the German...