Best trails near Hummelstaner Block
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Want to check out Hummelstaner Block from the trail? Good news: 9 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 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hummelstaner Block are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (39)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThere is a lot to discover on this circular hiking trail. It goes to the Bing cave, a stalactite cave that belongs to the "Jurassic Cave Adventure World". If you want, you can make a detour to the Wedenbach waterfall and the historic Streitburg in town. There is a Kneipp facility and always beautiful views of the landscape.
- 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 (2)·Hard·13 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrNear-natural route section in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria The ninth stage goes from Heiligenstadt in the beautiful Wiesental to Muggendorf. On the way you can discover a stalactite cave and enjoy the beautiful forests and flowering meadows. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Climatic health resort Streitberg in Wiesenttal - Streitburg castle ruins - Neideck - Bing cave near the route
- 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
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hummelstaner Block?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hummelstaner Block. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hummelstaner Block?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hummelstaner Block is Loop through the rock gorge, which has a 4.6 star rating from 39 reviews. This trail is 4.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,069 ft.
What is the longest trail near Hummelstaner Block?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hummelstaner Block is Heinrich-Uhl-Weg (Rot-senkrecht): Von Behringermühle nach Aufseß. This trail is estimated to be 20.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hummelstaner Block?
Hummelstaner Block: With an ascent of 3,963 ft, Heinrich-Uhl-Weg (Rot-senkrecht): Von Behringermühle nach Aufseß has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Wiesenttal Trail “Neideck 1000” with 3,310 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hummelstaner Block?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hummelstaner Block 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