Best trails near Burg Waischenfeld
4.4(24 reviews)
Want to check out Burg Waischenfeld from the trail? Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including camping and 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Waischenfeld are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·11 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrCircular hiking trail along the Wiesent and Aufseß in the Aufseßal This idyllic hike leads along two beautiful bodies of water, the Aufseß and the Wiesent. The Aufseß ripples slowly past the cake mill, while the wisent runs along impressive rocky areas. Highlights of the hike: - Rabeneck Castle - Waischenfeld Castle - Landgasthof Kuchenmühle - Stone spiral - Somerschlößchen Herrenfels
- Moderate·10 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is the 18th stage of the Franconian Mountain Trail, a long-distance hiking trail in Bavaria; this section begins in Aufseß and ends in Waischenfeld. The trail leads from Aufseß, the “world-record-holding brewery village,” through the heart of Franconian Switzerland, following the romantic and winding Aufseß Valley. The route climbs from the valley floor up to the limestone plateau, passing impressive dolomite rock formations and historic sites such as the castles of Oberaufseß and...
- 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
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Waischenfeld?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Waischenfeld. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Waischenfeld?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Waischenfeld is Waischenfeld circular hiking trail yellow ring, which has a 4.4 star rating from 10 reviews. This trail is 6.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 669 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Waischenfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Waischenfeld is Brewery Hike in Upper Franconia. This trail is estimated to be 37.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Waischenfeld?
Burg Waischenfeld: 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 Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 19: Waischenfeld - Pegnitz with 3,192 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Waischenfeld?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Waischenfeld is Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 19: Waischenfeld - Pegnitz with a -star rating from 0 reviews.
