Best trails near Burg Betzenstein
4.2(24 reviews)
Want to check out Burg Betzenstein from the trail? Good news: 8 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. Explore Burg Betzenstein from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Betzenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.0 (15)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrExciting circular hike around Betzenstein in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. From the "Lower Gate", one of the two preserved city gates of Betzenstein, the most beautiful sights around the Upper Franconian city are visited on this hiking trail over just 6 kilometers. Highlights: - Three season rock - "Klauskirche" cave - Betzenstein Adventure Park ------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.5 (3)·Hard·25.3 mi·Est. 12–13 hrThe circular hiking trail leads through the following villages and can therefore be started at different points. Spies – Reipertsgesee – Münchs-Stierberg – Leupoldstein – Kröttenhof – Hexentor – Windmill – Klaus Church – Betzenstein – Hüll – Mergners – Bernheck – Kuckucksloch – Fleischhöhle – Plech – Judenfriedhof – GroßerBerg – Eichenstruth-Eibgratweg In 1991 the local group Betztstein-Plech founded a large circular hiking trail with the intention of putting nature conservation in the...
- Hard·16.6 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrThis route is stage 20 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria; this specific segment starts in Pegnitz and ends in Plech. The path leads from the town of Pegnitz into the vast, contiguous woodlands of the Veldenstein Forest (Veldensteiner Forst), one of the largest forest areas in Bavaria. The itinerary follows quiet, undulating forest tracks, passing impressive dolomite rock formations and traversing the scenic karst landscapes of the Franconian Jura before reaching...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Betzenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Betzenstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Betzenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Betzenstein is Betzenstein Loop, which has a 4.0 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 3.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 561 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Betzenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Betzenstein is Naturkundlicher Rundwanderweg Plech. This trail is estimated to be 25.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Betzenstein?
Burg Betzenstein: With an ascent of 4,261 ft, Naturkundlicher Rundwanderweg Plech has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 20: Pegnitz - Plech with 2,539 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Betzenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Betzenstein is Naturkundlicher Rundwanderweg Plech with a 4.5-star rating from 3 reviews.
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- Juraelefant
- Langer Berg Wände - Gänsedieb
- Langer Berg Wände - Finger
- Langer Berg Wände - Jekyll & Hyde
- Münchser Wand
- Langer Berg
- Langer Berg Wände - Nordkessel
- Klauskirche
- Eibgrat Nordwand
- Eibenfels
- Betzensteiner Turm
- Pflegamtsschloss
- Stierberger Gemsenwand
- Stierberger Wand
- Burg Betzenstein
- Wasserstein-Durchgangshöhle
- Wassersteintor
- Großer Wasserstein
- Wasserstein
- Dolomitenfelsriff Wetterstein