Best trails near Burgruine Neideck
4.7(94 reviews)
Want to check out Burgruine Neideck from the trail? Good news: 14 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping 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 14 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burgruine Neideck are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.7 (27)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, panoramic hiking trail in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. The first stop are the Neideck ruins. From there on to the Bing cave and the lookout point Schauertaler Turm. On the way back, you make a detour to the Streitburg ruins and several viewpoints before you return to the starting point past the Muggendorf Kneipp facility. Highlights of the hike: - Neideck castle ruins - Wiesent Bridge - Prince Rupprecht Pavilion - Schauertal tower - Streitburg ruins - Muschelquelle
- 4.7 (11)·Hard·13.9 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrEndurance takes centre stage on this challenging circular tour through the heart of Franconian Switzerland. The route combines several steep ascents and descents and offers a comprehensive tour through the green Wiesenttal valley and its iconic limestone cliffs. A mixture of shady forest paths, meadow crossings and paved hiking trails that require a steady pace to cover all the metres in altitude can be expected. A particular highlight is the view of the Neideck castle ruins, a fortification...
- 4.8 (19)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPromising hiking tour in Streitberg, Bavaria. This beautiful circular tour starts at the train station in Streitberg and takes about 3 hours. This tour offers wonderful views of knightly and royal footsteps via charming field and forest paths. Highlights of the tour: - Castle ruins of Streitburg - Neideck castle ruins - Rock formation Felstor - Water Source Shell Source - Bing cave - Brunhildenstein
- 4.9 (14)·Hard·9.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrDiverse circular hike from Streitberg in Upper Franconia. The hike takes about 4 hours Highlights of the hike: - Neideck castle ruins and viewpoint - Trainmeuseler fountain - Shell spring water source - Rock formation Felsentor ----------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrStart: Streitberg train station Highlights: - Castles: Streitberg castle complex and Neideck castle ruins with great views of the Wiesent valley - Caves: Schönsteinhöhle, Brunnsteinhöhle, Schwingbogen, Schneiderloch, Kirchenweghöhle, Binghöhle Furnishing: - headlamp - for Kirchenweghöhle, Schönsteinhöhle, Brunnsteinhöhle: helmet if necessary, as there are crawlways with smooth passages
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried circular hike near Ebermannstadt in Franconian Switzerland. Highlights: - Neideck castle ruins - Birkenreuther Brunnen - Spruce and beech forest druid grove - Sugar Loaf viewing platform - Wallerwarte observation tower - View from the Schlüsselstein castle stable - Bing cave - numerous restaurants and beer gardens --------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·12.9 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrDiverse circular hike from Ebermannstadt in Franconian Switzerland. Highlights of the hike: - Catfish - Sugar Loaf - Neideck castle ruins - Bing cave - Lobster Stone and Druid Stone - Refreshments in the "Bad-Gaststätte" in Streitberg (very cozy beer garden and small restaurant) -------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.7 (5)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrHistorical circular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park The beautiful circular route leads from Ebermannstadt via Birkenreuth to the Neideck caves and the Neideck castle ruins. There are benches where you can have a snack you have brought with you and a lookout point with a great view of the ruins and the Wiesent valley. ------ Accessible by bus and train
- 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: -...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burgruine Neideck?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burgruine Neideck. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burgruine Neideck?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burgruine Neideck is Burgruine Neideck – Ruine Streitburg von Muggendorf, which has a 4.7 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 6.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,105 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burgruine Neideck?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burgruine Neideck is Kirchehrenbach - Gößweinstein - Trubachtal. This trail is estimated to be 38.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burgruine Neideck?
Burgruine Neideck: 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 Burgruine Neideck?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burgruine Neideck is Wiesenttal Trail “Neideck 1000” with a 4.7-star rating from 11 reviews.
Top sights in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park
Explore in the Wiesenttal area
More trails
- Burgruine Neideck - Brunhildenstein -Trainmeuseler Brunnen
- Romantic Trail Müggendorf
- Castle and Cave Hike in Streitberg
- Druid tour from Muggendorf to Druid Grove and Frauenstein
- Swing Arch Loop (Muggendorfer Rundweg)
- Von der Riesenburg nach Muggendorf und Albertsdorf
- Frankenweg stage 10: Wiesenttal - Pottenstein
- Rundwanderweg Birkenreuth-Wohlmannsgesees
Activities
Attractions
- Cave trails in Wiesenttal
- Forest trails in Wiesenttal
- Hard trails in Wiesenttal
- Long trails in Wiesenttal
- Moderate trails in Wiesenttal
- River trails in Wiesenttal
- Trails with historic sites in Wiesenttal
- Trails with views in Wiesenttal
- Waterfall trails in Wiesenttal
- Wildflower trails in Wiesenttal
- Wildlife trails in Wiesenttal
Suitability
Points of interest
- Matterhornwand
- Muschelquelle
- Ruine Neideck
- Haager Brunnen
- Schwammkalkfelsmassiv mit vorgelagertem Streitberger Schild und Ruine
- Lochgefängnis unter der Streitburg
- Sinterterrassen
- Riesenburg
- Kneippanlage Muggendorf
- Doktorshöhle
- Hohler Berg
- Obere Muggendorfer Wände
- Oswaldhöhle
- König-Ludwig-Felsen
- Wundershöhle
- Aussichtsturm Hohes Kreuz
- Binghöhle
- Guck-Hüll
- Kirchenweghöhle
- Erfahrungsfeld der Sinne