Best trails near Schloss Greifenstein
3.8(14 reviews)
Want to check out Schloss Greifenstein from the trail? Good news: 4 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schloss Greifenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.2 (4)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrRoyal hike in Heiligenstadt in Upper Franconia, Bavaria. Greifenstein Castle towers high above the town of Heiligenstadt in Franconian Switzerland. The imposing building can be seen from afar. On this idyllic route you can also hike along the rope ladder and even take a short detour to a cave. Highlights: - Castle Greifenstein - Feme cave - Ulrichstein - Kreuzstein - The silent messenger - Lake Heiligenstadt - Line ladder
- Moderate·20.9 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrThe high-altitude long-distance hiking trail runs through the following villages and can be started and ended at any point: Behringersmühle - Pfaffenstein - Moritz - Engelhardsberg - Adlerstein - Quakenschloß - Hohler Berg - Oswaldshöhle - Streitberg - Binghöhle - Hummerstein - Unterleinleiter - Heiligenstadt - Neumühle - Burg Greifenstein - Aufseß The route runs in the heart of Franconian Switzerland identical to the Frankenweg.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Schloss Greifenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schloss Greifenstein is Die versunkenen Gärten von Schloss Greifenstein, which has a 4.3 star rating from 10 reviews. This trail is 2.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 298 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schloss Greifenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schloss Greifenstein is Brewery Hike in Upper Franconia. This trail is estimated to be 37.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schloss Greifenstein?
Schloss Greifenstein: With an ascent of 4,734 ft, Brewery Hike in Upper Franconia has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Heinrich-Uhl-Weg (Rot-senkrecht): Von Behringermühle nach Aufseß with 3,963 ft of elevation gain.
