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Nürnberger Land

Simmelsdorf

Wildenfels Castle ruins

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Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

Simmelsdorf

Wildenfels Castle ruins

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Wildenfels Castle ruins

03:04

11.0km

210m

Hiking

On this eleven kilometer long circular hike you will discover a slightly undulating, varied landscape with wide views over the country. The highlight is a visit to the Wildenfels castle ruins, once an impressive summit castle with a long and exciting history.

It starts in the center of Großengsee. You…

by Nürnberger Land

Last updated: September 5, 2024

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Scharrer Inn and Butcher Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

In the cozy inn you will be spoiled with the best products. And most of them come from our own farm. For more information, go here: gasthaus-scharrer.de/home.

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Hiking trail near Großengsee

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Wide fields and meadows open up directly on the northern outskirts of Großengsee. You walk on a dirt path through this beautiful, quiet landscape and can always let your gaze wander over the surrounding area.

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3.10 km

Wildenfels Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Great castle ruins with sunny snack tables to take a break. Below the castle ruins there is another small cave.

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4.83 km

Strahlenfels Village and Historic Half-Timbered Houses

Highlight • Settlement

In Strahlenfels there is an ancient (bus) house with a historic waiting bench. I really enjoyed this journey back in time. There are also many beautiful old half-timbered houses in the village

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5.39 km

Hiking trail near Strahlenfels

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There is a lot of variety on offer here between open land and forest. Including bizarre rocks and wide views.

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9.65 km

Hexenfels (Witches' Rock)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The impressive rock - you almost think you can see an angular face - sits enthroned on the eastern outskirts of Saint Helena.

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9.86 km

Deinzer Wood-Fired Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Finally a baker who takes his time. For his bread. Just give it a try.

You can find more information and opening times here: brotsommelier-deinzer.de.

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

1.80 km

1.47 km

161 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

2.44 km

1.65 km

882 m

252 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

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Comments

June 30, 2024,Zur Burgruine Wildenfels

Today, in pleasant temperatures, we went on the June hike with the hiking group.
We set off from Großengsee to the Wildenfels castle ruins, which are well worth seeing.
We continued through forests over hill and dale, along beautiful fields and flower meadows.
The hike took us past many places to sit that invite us to take a break.
We …

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November 24, 2024,Zur Burgruine Wildenfels

Beautiful autumn tour from Ittling via St. Helena to Wildenfels.
There is a lot to see and the paths are OK in bad weather.

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June 30, 2024,Burgruine Wildenfels

The June hiking group hike takes us today from Großengsee via Wildenfels, Strahlenfels and St. Helena across summer fields and past lush meadows and past the Naifa spring. The Wildenfels castle ruins are always a lovely place to stop. Nice, easy paths with a good destination at the end: Gasthaus Scharrer in Großengsee. Here you can get good food and …

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February 25, 2026,Nürnberger Land: Zur Ruine Wildenfels

Today, my wanderlust led me to a different corner of the Nuremberg region, one I was previously unfamiliar with and which is also located within the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park.

The promised sunshine failed to appear, so I hiked through the gray late winter.

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February 22, 2024

On this eleven kilometer long circular hike you will discover a slightly undulating, varied landscape with wide views over the country. The highlight is a visit to the Wildenfels castle ruins, once an impressive summit castle with a long and exciting history.
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It starts in the center of Großengsee. You

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Wildenfels Castle ruins

Scharrer Inn and Butcher Shop

Hiking trail near Großengsee

Wildenfels Castle Ruins

Strahlenfels Village and Historic Half-Timbered Houses

Hiking trail near Strahlenfels

Hexenfels (Witches' Rock)

Deinzer Wood-Fired Bakery

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