Best waterfall trails in Wiesenttal
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Explore the most popular waterfall 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 (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
- 4.8 (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
- 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
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrStart: Streitberg train station Highlights: - Castles: Streitberg castle complex and Neideck castle ruins with great views of the Wiesent valley - Caves: Schönsteinhöhle, Brunnsteinhöhle, Schwingbogen, Schneiderloch, Kirchenweghöhle, Binghöhle Furnishing: - headlamp - for Kirchenweghöhle, Schönsteinhöhle, Brunnsteinhöhle: helmet if necessary, as there are crawlways with smooth passages
- Moderate·39.1 mi·Est. 15–16 hrFrom the entry point - the hikers' car park across from the Neideck ruins - it goes to Streitberg, to enter the Leinleitertal in Gasseldorf. Well-developed bike paths lead through a very beautiful area to Heiligenstadt. From there - in the direction of Kalteneggolsfeld - an approx. 3 km long climb has to be mastered. For mastering this, you will be rewarded with a very nice descent on a tarred path through the middle of the forest, which takes you to Frankendorf in successive serpentines....
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Wiesenttal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Wiesenttal is Leinleitertal zum Rhein-Main-Donau-Kanal. This trail is estimated to be 39.1 mi long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Wiesenttal?
Wiesenttal: With an ascent of 3,270 ft, Leinleitertal zum Rhein-Main-Donau-Kanal has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Castle and Cave Hike in Streitberg with 2,260 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Wiesenttal?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Wiesenttal is Burgruine Neideck - Brunhildenstein -Trainmeuseler Brunnen with a 4.8-star rating from 11 reviews.
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- 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