Best trails near Schauertaler Westwand
4.7(99 reviews)
Want to check out Schauertaler Westwand from the trail? Good news: 7 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schauertaler Westwand 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.
- 4.8 (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
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schauertaler Westwand?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schauertaler Westwand. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schauertaler Westwand?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schauertaler Westwand 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 Schauertaler Westwand?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schauertaler Westwand is Frankenweg Etappe 9: Heiligenstadt - Wiesenttal. This trail is estimated to be 13.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schauertaler Westwand?
Schauertaler Westwand: With an ascent of 2,477 ft, Frankenweg Etappe 9: Heiligenstadt - Wiesenttal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Castle and Cave Hike in Streitberg with 2,260 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schauertaler Westwand?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schauertaler Westwand is Burgruine Neideck - Brunhildenstein -Trainmeuseler Brunnen with a 4.9-star rating from 14 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