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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle – Great Hasenloch loop from Pottenstein

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle – Great Hasenloch loop from Pottenstein

Easy

4.8

(264)

1,039

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Pottenstein Castle – Great Hasenloch loop from Pottenstein

01:57

6.88km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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1.29 km

Pottenstein Castle

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Pottenstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland and houses a castle museum. It rises on a rock above the town of Pottenstein in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in Bavaria.

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1.54 km

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle from the Hohe Warte

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Great view from the weather flag on the castle and Pottenstein

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1.90 km

View of Pottenstein Castle

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Nice view of the castle from the weather vane or the mountain rescue cross.

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2.01 km

Dry Grasslands Around Pottenstein

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Beautifully varied, sometimes shady sometimes sunny.

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2.82 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

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Definitely worth going up the 150 steps. Free ascent with a great panoramic view.

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3.76 km

Great Hasenloch

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Very interesting cave with references to the time from yesteryear. It's worth taking a flashlight with you!

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5.35 km

Pottenstein Market Square

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The market fountain depicts life-size Saint Elizabeth.

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5.39 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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6.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

2.66 km

989 m

478 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.16 km

1.93 km

1.59 km

630 m

534 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Friday 26 June

37°C

22°C

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Pottenstein Castle – Great Hasenloch loop from Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle from the Hohe Warte

View of Pottenstein Castle

Dry Grasslands Around Pottenstein

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

Great Hasenloch

Pottenstein Market Square

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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