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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Franconian Switzerland

Franconian Switzerland’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Franconian Switzerland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 10, 2025

Oswald Cave

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The Oswald Cave is a karst cave on the Hollow Mountain, about 800 meters east of Muggendorf, a district of the Upper Franconian market town Wiesenttal in the district of Forchheim in Bavaria.

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Riesenburg Collapse Cave

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The King Ludwig Felsen is known as Crevice Cave "Riesenburg"

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Quackenschloss

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The Quackenschloss is a karst cave near Engelhardsberg a district of the Upper Franconian market town Wiesenttal in the district of Forchheim in Bavaria.

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Neideck Castle Ruins

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A visit to the castle ruins as a landmark of Franconian Switzerland is a MUST.

The scenic location above the loop of the Wiesenttal, the conversion of the old tower …

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View over the Wiesent Valley

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The climb is worth it, you will be rewarded with a wonderful view of the Wiesenttal.

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Lillach Tufa Terraces

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Really a highlight that is second to none. The path along the Lillach has a few steps (therefore it is only partially suitable for prams), but it is well developed …

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Rodenstein Summit (Ehrenbürg — South Peak)

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After the ascent you can enjoy the view of the surrounding area. The view from the benches is magnificent. Here you can treat yourself to a leisurely break.

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Lillach Spring

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The Lillach has a lot to offer, not only the sinter terraces, but also a real spring. The spring water flows beautifully from under a stone and across the path. …

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View of the Wiesent Valley from the Walberla

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The Walberla is a wonderful hiking destination in Franconian Switzerland. after the mountain has been completely deforested, you can soak up a lot of sun here. There is also a …

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Wiesenthauer Needle

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All rocks of the Walberlas (twin, vulture wall, Bimarckturm, Wiesenthauer needle, Räbelstein, Rodenstein, fingers, thumb and mushroom) come from the Jura Sea.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Franconian Switzerland

Oswald Cave

Riesenburg Collapse Cave

Quackenschloss

Neideck Castle Ruins

View over the Wiesent Valley

Lillach Tufa Terraces

Rodenstein Summit (Ehrenbürg — South Peak)

Lillach Spring

View of the Wiesent Valley from the Walberla

Wiesenthauer Needle

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