Best historic site trails in Waischenfeld
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Explore the most popular historic site 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
- 4.4 (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
- 4.4 (14)·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 historic site trail in Waischenfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Waischenfeld is KulturGenuss: Sieben Tage durch die Fränkische Schweiz (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 62.6 mi long.
Which historic site 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 historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Brewery Hike in Upper Franconia with 4,734 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Waischenfeld?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Waischenfeld is KulturGenuss: Sieben Tage durch die Fränkische Schweiz (Fernwanderweg) with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
