Best backpacking trails in Waischenfeld

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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Waischenfeld 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

#1 - BierGenuss Wanderung
4.6 (2)·Hard·54.1 mi·Est. 24 hr+
Beery long-distance hiking trail in Franconian Switzerland. A varied long-distance hiking trail that leads through the beautiful landscape of Franconian Switzerland and visits historic and traditional breweries along the way. So this is the right place for everyone, who is interested in hiking, beer and its production and history. The route can be hiked in 4 days. There are overnight accommodation options in the villages. Highlights: - marvellous streams - rustic breweries - beautiful views
#2 - KulturGenuss: Sieben Tage durch die Fränkische Schweiz (Fernwanderweg)
5.0 (1)·Hard·62.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+
#3 - Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 19: Waischenfeld - Pegnitz
Hard·19.1 mi·Est. 9–10 hr
This route is stage 19 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria; this specific segment starts in Waischenfeld and ends in Pegnitz. The path leads from the castle town of Waischenfeld through the heart of the Franconian Switzerland (Fränkische Schweiz), climbing from the Wiesent Valley toward the plateau of the Veldenstein Forest. The itinerary passes the impressive Sophienhöhle (Sophia Cave), one of the most beautiful dripstone caves in southern Germany, and the...
#4 - Brewery Hike in Upper Franconia
Moderate·37.9 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hr
Four-day circular route in Franconian Switzerland with numerous breweries, restaurants and overnight accommodations on the way. Day 1: Waischenfeld - Hollfeld: Day 2: Hollfeld - Kainach - Hollfeld Day 3: Hollfeld - Heiligenstadt Day 4: Heiligenstadt - Waischenfeld

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest backpacking trail in Waischenfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Waischenfeld is KulturGenuss: Sieben Tage durch die Fränkische Schweiz (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 62.6 mi long.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Waischenfeld?

Waischenfeld: With an ascent of 11,246 ft, KulturGenuss: Sieben Tage durch die Fränkische Schweiz (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is BierGenuss Wanderung with 6,417 ft of elevation gain.