Best cave trails in Waischenfeld
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Explore the most popular cave 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
- 4.6 (23)·Moderate·2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly walk in Franconian Switzerland in the city triangle Nuremberg-Bamberg-Bayreuth. Rabenstein Castle is a popular destination in the region. The natural paradise, enthroned on a high plateau above the Ailsbach valley, includes the historic castle with refreshment stops, a mystical stalactite cave, its own falconry and recurring events such as the popular medieval markets. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.6 (13)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park. A hike on this loop trail near Waischenfeld promises a lot of variety over a short distance. Right at the beginning there is a climb to overcome. However, the effort is immediately rewarded with great views from the "Wiesenttalblick" view point and a gigantic natural monument: the Riesenburg (collapse cave), which was already visited by King Ludwig I. As the hike continues, you pass the pretty little towns of...
- 4.4 (10)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrNatural circular route around Waischenfeld, Bavaria. The idyllic circular route can be started south of Waischenfeld at the parking lot on Dooser Straße. The path leads through field landscape through Waischfeld. At the end of the village, a steep ascent towards Hanneberg awaits. It is promising to go to Rabenstein, where you can visit Rabenstein Castle. The route is accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - wide landscape - Rabenstein Castle
- 4.2 (12)·Moderate·11 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrCircular hiking trail along the Wiesent and Aufseß in the Aufseßal This idyllic hike leads along two beautiful bodies of water, the Aufseß and the Wiesent. The Aufseß ripples slowly past the cake mill, while the wisent runs along impressive rocky areas. Highlights of the hike: - Rabeneck Castle - Waischenfeld Castle - Landgasthof Kuchenmühle - Stone spiral - Somerschlößchen Herrenfels
- Hard·19.1 mi·Est. 9–10 hrThis 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Waischenfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Waischenfeld is Brewery Hike in Upper Franconia. This trail is estimated to be 37.9 mi long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Waischenfeld?
Waischenfeld: With an ascent of 4,734 ft, Brewery Hike in Upper Franconia has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 19: Waischenfeld - Pegnitz with 3,192 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail with caves in Waischenfeld?
The most popular and difficult trail with caves in Waischenfeld is Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 19: Waischenfeld - Pegnitz with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.