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Hiking trail along the Pegnitz – View of Hohenstein Castle loop from Rupprechtstegen

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Bavaria

Middle Franconia

Hiking trail along the Pegnitz – View of Hohenstein Castle loop from Rupprechtstegen

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Hiking trail along the Pegnitz – View of Hohenstein Castle loop from Rupprechtstegen

03:57

13.9km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.63 km

Hiking trail along the Pegnitz

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Between the Harnbacher Mühle and Rupprechtstegen, the hiking trail leads very close to the Pegnitz. Wonderfully picturesque, with the green meadows and the shady forests on the shore.

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2.10 km

Waterfall and spring in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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The Harnbach plunges here over several tufa steps, forming a small, enchanted waterfall.

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3.21 km

Abandoned cottage in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Structure

This is where nature prevails.

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4.95 km

View of Hohenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the Paul Pfinzing way to Hohenstein Castle, the landmark of the Franconian Jura.

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5.90 km

Long House of the Lower Ward of Hohenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

6.06 km

Hohensteiner Hof Cream Puff Café

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The Hohensteiner Hof cream puff café has a reputation that extends at least as far as the view from Hohenstein Castle. Definitely go there! Warning: the cream puffs are huge. …

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11.3 km

Half-timbered houses in Enzendorf

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Beautiful half-timbered building in Enzendorf

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13.1 km

Waterfall in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Idyllic place with a rest area (also with a table) and a refreshingly cool stream for tired wrists/feet 😊

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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

3.03 km

2.18 km

524 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

4.31 km

1.53 km

1.43 km

883 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

29°C

13°C

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Comments

February 26, 2023,Enzendorf Hohenstein

Gasthof Braun in Treuf perfect Franconian food..

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March 7, 2025,Burg Hohenstein

Beautiful walk to Hohenstein Castle from the Harnbacher Mill.

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December 31, 2024,Wasserfall – Burg Hohenstein Runde von Enzendorf

Today, on the last day of the year, in freezing temperatures, we went from Enzendorf up to Hohenstein Castle (the highest point in the Nuremberg region) and back again via the Heiner Treuheit Memorial Trail. So we have completed the 1200 km for this year.
We wish you all a happy New Year, lots of luck and health for the …

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August 11, 2022,Burg Hohenstein, Windbeutelcafe Runde von Hohenstein

Today's tour was a bit shorter compared to the last hikes, but that was intentional because a large cream puff with sour cherries lured 😁. In addition, you don't always have to walk until you're no longer able to. 😉😉Nice tour👍👍👍👍

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Hiking trail along the Pegnitz – View of Hohenstein Castle loop from Rupprechtstegen

Hiking trail along the Pegnitz

Waterfall and spring in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Abandoned cottage in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

View of Hohenstein Castle

Long House of the Lower Ward of Hohenstein Castle

Hohensteiner Hof Cream Puff Café

Half-timbered houses in Enzendorf

Waterfall in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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