Lichtenegg, a very special place in Hersbruck Switzerland, is especially so during the second half of May to June. The strictly protected Lady's Slipper is waiting to be conquered, and despite being only about four kilometers long, the trail is certainly challenging. Steep and rooty sections, both uphill and downhill, will make you sweat profusely right from the start. The Emil and Türkenfels rock formations are also very worth seeing.

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Hermine

June 4, 2021

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The track is very nice. Unfortunately I only did part of the route ... and couldn't discover any ...

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Stoapfalzb(h)iker

May 22, 2022

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Even outside of the flowering season, the route is worth a tour.

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1. VGN Nature Park hike – Birgland Trail

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05:03

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560m

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2. Turk's Rock – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Fürnried

7.72km

02:16

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Turk's Rock – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Alfeld

18.8km

05:28

480m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Distance 2.04 km

Uphill 160 m

Downhill 60 m

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Sunday 25 January

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-3°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Birgland, Amberg-Sulzbach, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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Orchid Trail

1. VGN Nature Park hike – Birgland Trail

2. Turk's Rock – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Fürnried

3. Turk's Rock – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Alfeld

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