Best trails near Einstein
4.2(46 reviews)
Want to check out Einstein from the trail? Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Einstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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
- 4.7 (12)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike through the Ahorntal in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. The numerous caves and bizarre rock formations around Oberailsfeld can be visited from the hiking car park between Schweinsmühle and Klausstein. On the way back you pass the popular Rabenstein Castle with its rustic refreshment stops. --- 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
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·14.9 mi·Est. 7–8 hrMost of the way follows the Ahorntalrundweg signs (green maple leaf). There are numerous viewpoints along the way. The churches in Volsbach and Poppendorf are particularly worth seeing, and a visit can easily be combined with a hike. A tour of the Sophienhöhle and a visit to the Klausstein Chapel can be taken in addition to the route. Route: valley parking lot - Sophienhöhle - Klausstein chapel - Sauerhof - Eichig - Langweil - Volsbach - Körzendorf - Hintergereuth - Poppendorf - Adlitz -...
- 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
Where is the best place to hike near Einstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Einstein is Rabenstein Rundweg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 23 reviews. This trail is 2.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 423 ft.
What is the longest trail near Einstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Einstein is Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 19: Waischenfeld - Pegnitz. This trail is estimated to be 19.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Einstein?
Einstein: With an ascent of 3,192 ft, Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 19: Waischenfeld - Pegnitz has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ahorntalrundweg with 2,503 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Einstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Einstein is Ahorntalrundweg with a 3.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
