Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Hiltpoltstein

Bitzenberg Viewpoint

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Hiltpoltstein

Bitzenberg Viewpoint

Bitzenberg Viewpoint

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 89 out of 90 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Location: Hiltpoltstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Best Hikes to Bitzenberg Viewpoint

Easy
4.7
(3)
7
View of Hiltpoltstein Castle – Bitzenberg Viewpoint loop from Möchs
00:57
3.31km
80m
Intermediate
4.6
(5)
58
View of Hiltpoltstein Castle – Bitzenberg Viewpoint loop from Schossaritz
04:47
16.9km
360m
Expert
4.6
(13)
45
Fürther Tower loop from Obertrubach
05:29
19.5km
390m

Tips

Rombea
Great space and a wonderful view. The last 15 m you have to scramble a little, you should be sure-footed to reach the vantage point. At 586m, the Bitzenberg is a beautiful vantage point.
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- July 12, 2021
ML
Not entirely harmless, but a magnificent view
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- July 30, 2022
Bastl
When visibility is good you can see the Spiess reporting tower.
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- March 30, 2024

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Location: Hiltpoltstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Best Hikes to Bitzenberg Viewpoint

Easy
4.7
(3)
7
View of Hiltpoltstein Castle – Bitzenberg Viewpoint loop from Möchs
00:57
3.31km
80m
Intermediate
4.6
(5)
58
View of Hiltpoltstein Castle – Bitzenberg Viewpoint loop from Schossaritz
04:47
16.9km
360m
Expert
4.6
(13)
45
Fürther Tower loop from Obertrubach
05:29
19.5km
390m

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