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Upper Palatinate

Amberg-Sulzbach

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins – Emil Rock loop from Fürnried

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Upper Palatinate

Amberg-Sulzbach

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins – Emil Rock loop from Fürnried

Moderate

4.5

(2)

7

runners

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins – Emil Rock loop from Fürnried

00:58

7.85km

220m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Högenbachtal, Lichtenegg, Beselberg mit westlichem Birgland

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

2.69 km

Scenic Forest Trail with Rock Formations

Highlight • Trail

Very good to hike, nice shady section.

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2

3.45 km

View of Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lichtenegg castle ruins are believed to be a medieval aristocratic castle above the Lichtenegg village of the same name. The castle was first mentioned in a document 700 years …

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3

3.62 km

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Lichtenegg is an idyllic village on top of the Bavarian Jura, at the junction of the communities of Birgland, Pommelsbrunn and Weigendorf, between the districts of Amberg-Sulzbach and Nürnberger Land. …

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4

3.69 km

Old Castle Inn Lichtenegg

Highlight • Restaurant

In the three-municipalities-angle Birgland-Pommelsbrunn-Weigendorf, lies Lichtenegg and here is next to the castle and the delicacies tavern "Old Schloss-Wirt Lichtenegg" worth a visit. Idyllically located, directly below and connected by …

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5

4.96 km

Emil Rock

Highlight • Climb

The Emilfelsen and other bizarre rocks, rock towers and limestone cliffs are characteristic of the Frankenalb. The approximately 10m high rock is something for pleasure climbers with moderate difficulty levels.

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6

5.06 km

Stone Crown

Highlight • Natural Monument

Two striking rocks that point to the sky like fingers. Embedded in a fine trail.

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7

5.54 km

Yellow Lady's Slipper Orchids in Zauberwald

Highlight • Forest

Because it's a fantastic area for hiking and the orchids don't bloom too long.

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8

6.34 km

Wurmrauch

Highlight • Forest

There is a red bench to take a break and enjoy the area.

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B

7.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.37 km

2.27 km

1.97 km

652 m

542 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.38 km

1.45 km

315 m

181 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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