Best river trails in Wiesenttal
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Explore the most popular river trails near Wiesenttal with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (68)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried loop in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. This romantic hiking trail starts in Muggendorf, from where you first follow the hiking sign with the vertical red line. The first exciting highlight of this tour will soon be reached: The Oswald Cave, which will eventually be completely crossed (don't forget your flashlights!). It continues through the forest to the Zwecklesgraben, from where the path is marked with a yellow ring. In the further course of the...
- 4.6 (39)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThere is a lot to discover on this circular hiking trail. It goes to the Bing cave, a stalactite cave that belongs to the "Jurassic Cave Adventure World". If you want, you can make a detour to the Wedenbach waterfall and the historic Streitburg in town. There is a Kneipp facility and always beautiful views of the landscape.
- 4.7 (27)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, panoramic hiking trail in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. The first stop are the Neideck ruins. From there on to the Bing cave and the lookout point Schauertaler Turm. On the way back, you make a detour to the Streitburg ruins and several viewpoints before you return to the starting point past the Muggendorf Kneipp facility. Highlights of the hike: - Neideck castle ruins - Wiesent Bridge - Prince Rupprecht Pavilion - Schauertal tower - Streitburg ruins - Muschelquelle
- 4.7 (11)·Hard·13.9 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrEndurance takes centre stage on this challenging circular tour through the heart of Franconian Switzerland. The route combines several steep ascents and descents and offers a comprehensive tour through the green Wiesenttal valley and its iconic limestone cliffs. A mixture of shady forest paths, meadow crossings and paved hiking trails that require a steady pace to cover all the metres in altitude can be expected. A particular highlight is the view of the Neideck castle ruins, a fortification...
- 4.8 (19)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPromising hiking tour in Streitberg, Bavaria. This beautiful circular tour starts at the train station in Streitberg and takes about 3 hours. This tour offers wonderful views of knightly and royal footsteps via charming field and forest paths. Highlights of the tour: - Castle ruins of Streitburg - Neideck castle ruins - Rock formation Felstor - Water Source Shell Source - Bing cave - Brunhildenstein
- 3.9 (19)·Moderate·1.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly hike to the Oswald caves, Bavaria. The highlight of this route are the Oswald caves, which can be discovered right at the start (don't forget your flashlights). Then it's up to Hohle Berg and finally back to the starting point via Mehlbeerensteig. Along the way, the Hohes Kreuz observation tower provides wonderful views of the surrounding area. Sturdy footwear is recommended and a head for heights is an advantage at one point or another. Highlights: - Oswald caves -...
- 4.8 (11)·Hard·9.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrDiverse circular hike from Streitberg in Upper Franconia. The hike takes about 4 hours Highlights of the hike: - Neideck castle ruins and viewpoint - Trainmeuseler fountain - Shell spring water source - Rock formation Felsentor ----------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.8 (3)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried classic around Müggendorf, Bavaria. This extensive circular hike shows the scenic diversity of the Wiesenttal valley. The route first leads from Muggendorf up to the heights, where there are viewing cliffs and highlights such as the Oswald Cave and the Quacken Castle. After the descent to Rieserburg Castle, a relaxed section follows through the confluence valley of the Wiesent and Aufseß rivers. The final section is the ascent via Albertshof, which once again offers sweeping views of...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Wiesenttal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Wiesenttal is Jura.Ultra.Trail "Route 66" (FS*TRailissimo). This trail is estimated to be 41.4 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Wiesenttal?
Wiesenttal: With an ascent of 8,779 ft, Jura.Ultra.Trail "Route 66" (FS*TRailissimo) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Wiesenttal Trail “Neideck 1000” with 3,310 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Wiesenttal?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Wiesenttal is Wiesenttal Trail “Neideck 1000” with a 4.7-star rating from 11 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Matterhornwand
- Muschelquelle
- Ruine Neideck
- Haager Brunnen
- Schwammkalkfelsmassiv mit vorgelagertem Streitberger Schild und Ruine
- Lochgefängnis unter der Streitburg
- Sinterterrassen
- Riesenburg
- Kneippanlage Muggendorf
- Doktorshöhle
- Hohler Berg
- Obere Muggendorfer Wände
- Oswaldhöhle
- König-Ludwig-Felsen
- Wundershöhle
- Aussichtsturm Hohes Kreuz
- Binghöhle
- Guck-Hüll
- Kirchenweghöhle
- Erfahrungsfeld der Sinne