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Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Gößweinstein

Gößweinstein Rock Trail – Gößweinstein Castle loop from Gößweinstein

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Gößweinstein

Gößweinstein Rock Trail – Gößweinstein Castle loop from Gößweinstein

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Gößweinstein Rock Trail – Gößweinstein Castle loop from Gößweinstein

01:56

6.41km

200m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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475 m

Stempfermühle

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Stempfermühle is located in Wiesenttal, on the B470 between Behringersmühle and Muggendorf. The Stempfermühl spring of the same name is one of the strongest karst springs in Franconian Switzerland. …

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1.03 km

Gößweinstein Rock Trail

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Short, but beautiful climb below the castle Gößweinstein. The path leads partly over wooden stairs and can therefore be handled well.

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1.20 km

Marienfelsen

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The Marienfelsen is located below Gößweinstein Castle in the Schmitt complex. From the viewing platform you have a beautiful view of the Wiesenttal.

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1.25 km

Gößweinstein Castle

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One of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland. The exact year of construction is uncertain as there are no detailed written reports or investigations. Count Gozwin expanded Gößweinstein Castle into …

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1.59 km

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

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Built by Balthasar Neumann, the predominantly white interior is splendidly furnished. In the votive chamber that can be visited, over 100 life-size wax figures are exhibited, which were donated as …

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2.16 km

Kapuziner Cave and Ludwigshöhe Viewpoint

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Below the Ludwigshöhe is the Elisabeth Cave.
The water that is collected here is said to alleviate eye problems.

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2.66 km

View of Gößweinstein Castle

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Beautiful castle towering over Gössweinstein

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2.97 km

Gößweinstein Town Center

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Gößweinstein is a very beautiful place below the Gößweinstein Castle

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6.41 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.46 km

1.11 km

878 m

598 m

270 m

Surfaces

1.57 km

1.47 km

1.37 km

1.05 km

695 m

173 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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