Best trails near Burg Gößweinstein
4.5(86 reviews)
Want to check out Burg Gößweinstein from the trail? Good news: 14 trails will get you there, including camping, hiking, and backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Burg Gößweinstein from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 12 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Gößweinstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (27)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrStart: Tourist Information Gößweinstein, accessible by bus and train / parking spaces nearby Highlights: - Pilgrimage basilica for the Most Holy Trinity Gößweinstein - Esper cave - Gaillreuth Castle with refreshment stops - Sachsenmühle beer garden right on the river with a beautiful panorama - Historic Gößweinstein Castle
- 4.2 (20)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrA varied circular hike from Pottenstein in the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura nature park. This beautiful circular hiking trail leads from Pottenstein via the Kreuzkapelle to Gößweinstein, where the basilica is worth a visit. It goes back to the starting point via Tüchersfeld with its famous stone formations and the Franconian Switzerland Museum. -------------------------------------------------- - Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (12)·Easy·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular theme trail in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. This family-friendly hike takes you into the world of nine well-known Goessweinstein sagas. The route is extremely varied; It goes on the Kreuzberg, between gigantic rocks on a beautiful section of the Frankenweg, past caves and up to Goessweinstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly - wonderful views in Wiesenttal - Capuchin Cave - Goessweinstein Castle
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrA varied city walk in Franconian Switzerland. From the parking lot at the cemetery you go to the most important sights of Gößweinstein with several caves, viewpoints and historical highlights. Highlights: - St. Mary's monastery church - Kreuzberg viewpoint - Stations of the Cross - Elisabeth Cave - Gößweinstein Castle - Wagnershöhe Pavilion viewpoint - War memorial ----------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.9 (11)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThe hike starts in the middle of Gößweinstein (www.ferienzentrum-goessweinstein.de). You will walk over fields and meadows and over the Ludwigshöhe to Leutzdorf. The Esper cave can be found in the forest. The cave roof is partially collapsed. Several caves and cave entrances are located in an imposing rock formation, which is arranged in a semicircle. WATCH OUT! A cave entrance leads to the Klingloch, an approximately 13 m deep shaft, which is not secured! Walk through the forest to...
- 4.9 (4)·Hard·12.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried route section in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria On the tenth stage of the Frankenweg you can marvel at numerous caves. It goes through fir forests and over sunny fields and along the banks of the Wiesent. On top of the "Riesenburg" you can marvel at an overgrown collapse cave with a natural bridge. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Oswald's Cave - Giant castle - Gößweinstein Castle - "Franconian Switzerland" steam engine - Pilgrimage basilica "To the Holy...
- 4.9 (2)·Hard·31.6 mi·Est. 13–14 hrPanoramic, popular bike tour in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. A nice ride on a bike. The trail leads to Pretzfeld and through the beautiful old town in Ebermannstadt towards Streitberg. You then continue along the Wiesent next to the river to Gößweinstein. The beautiful basilica in the pilgrimage site of Gößweinstein is worth a visit. There is also possibilities to stop for lunch or dinner. The trail then leads back to Obertrubach via Etzdorf and Weimersberg. Highlights of the tour: -...
- 4.7 (2)·Moderate·38.4 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrGreat bike tour from the Kirchehrenbach car park. Along regular cycle paths it goes to Pretzfeld and through the beautiful old town in Ebermannstadt to Streitberg. It then continues along the Wiesent alongside the river to Behringersmühle. From here it goes up the mountain along the road to Gößweinstein. The beautiful basilica in the place of pilgrimage Gößweinstein is worth a visit. The physical well-being is also taken care of. It then continues on the plateau on little-used roads and...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·32.6 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrVaried bike tour in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. This bike tour has something for every taste: Mighty castles and castle ruins, idyllic river valleys, dense forests, imposing rock formations and museums worth seeing. Pottenstein or Pretzfeld, for example, are suitable starting points. Highlights of the tour: - Pottenstein Castle with castle museum - Gossweinstein Castle - Eibenwald natural forest reserve near Goßweinstein - Neideck castle ruins - Valley of...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Gößweinstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Gößweinstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, 5 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Gößweinstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Gößweinstein is Esperhöhle Cave, which has a 4.7 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 6.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,243 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Gößweinstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Gößweinstein is Kirchehrenbach - Gößweinstein - Trubachtal. This trail is estimated to be 38.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Gößweinstein?
Burg Gößweinstein: With an ascent of 5,187 ft, Franz-Josef-Kaiser-Weg Fernwanderweg: Walberla-Hohenmirsberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From Wiesental to Pottenstein and Pretzfeld with 3,891 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Gößweinstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Gößweinstein is Frankenweg stage 10: Wiesenttal - Pottenstein with a 4.9-star rating from 4 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Burg Gößweinstein
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Gößweinstein Friedhof
- Esperhöhle
- Ölberggrotte
- Kapuzinerhöhle
- Kreuzberg
- Fischersruh
- Burg Kohlstein
- Stempfermühltopf
- Luisenterrasse
- Basilika zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit
- Sieghardfelsen
- Fellner - Doline
- Die Zinken oder Napoleonsfels
- Untere Gößweinsteiner Wände
- Spitzenstein
- Karwendelturm
- Felsentor bei Gößweinstein
- Kneippanlage
- Wickenstein