Best trails near Petrus

A classic that is hidden in the forest of the Hersbrucker Alb. The tour is ideal to get in the mood for the via ferrata season, if you do not climb the difficult passages, the via ferrata is classified as moderately difficult (C). In front of the actual main via ferrata, the "Via Ferrate Bambini", a training via ferrata that is also suitable for children, has been built. The climb is tricky when it is wet and in winter.

Scenic hike in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. This hiking trail leads through the “Schwarzer Brand” rock area. The route leads steeply uphill in parts. The climbs are, of course, rewarded with beautiful viewpoints. From the starting point (parking spaces and bus stop available), it goes uphill past the Francke fireplace and the Azelstein. The route continues via Neutras past some hills and other beautiful viewpoints. There are places to stop for refreshments in Neutras and Hirschbach...

Popular circular trail in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. This strenuous, sometimes very steep path leads to over 30 natural caves (caves and stalactite caves). The rocks are limestone deposits from the ancient Jurassic Sea, similar to coral reefs. The path also leads past the "Petrus" rock tower. A visit to "heaven" is worthwhile here. The Hirschbach Tourist Association, 1975 of the "MSC Hirschbach," laid out the hiking trail and marked it throughout with the number 3 on a green...

Adventurous forest and rock path with medium difficulty via ferrata deposits: caves, chimneys, ridge climbing. All rocks and via ferrata sections can be avoided in the forest. Full via ferrata equipment is advisable for steep, only partially secured and dangerously smooth passages when wet; an additional safety rope for children.

Varied circular hike from Neutras in Franconian Switzerland. The Norissteig is a hiking trail with climbing passages and via ferrata sections past numerous caves and viewpoints. Highlights of the hike: - Official servants' cave - Noristörl - Brettl - Francke chimney - Mittelbergwand - Curbstone

1st part of the popular via ferrata in Middle Franconia. This route leads to the classics among the year-round via ferratas. This is hidden in the forest of the Hersbrucker Alb. The tour is ideal to get in the mood for the via ferrata season, if you do not climb the difficult passages, the via ferrata is classified as moderately difficult (C).

Short, very scenic circular hiking trail on the “Old Village Road” to the cemetery. Here right up to the curbstone. Past the mountain rescue hut and along the foot of the Black Brand (with Höhenglücksteig), the path meanders through shady mixed forest to the Noristörle. A few minutes back the same way, then left downhill to reach a high valley with a beautiful view of the rocks. This scenic path ends past fields and meadows after the Mittelbergwand in Hirschbach. Refreshment stops: Hirschbach...

Heinz Walter volunteered for the mountain rescue service for 50 years. The path dedicated to him begins at the Unterhirschbach hiking car park. The pure walking time is about 3.5 hours.

There are places to stop for a break.