Above the village of Spies, the impressive Spies Rocks tower up, and have been a popular excursion destination in the Franconian Jura for decades. On them you can find the traces of the lost Spies Castle. The Burgstall is freely accessible and today serves as a vantage point.

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Rombea

July 12, 2021

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In the summit area of the Spieser Schloßberg are the remains of the Spies castle stable. At the Burgstall Spies there was an abandoned high medieval aristocratic castle, only a few remains of the wall can be seen. The castle stable is freely accessible and serves as a lookout point.

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Elfi

June 17, 2023

Hiking

Worthwhile vantage point with all-round view.

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Best Hikes to Burgstall Spies and Spieser Felsen Viewpoint

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1. Eibgrat Trailhead Parking – Eibgrat Rock Passage loop from Spies

8.24km

02:27

230m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Wildenfels Castle Ruins – View of Hohenstein Castle loop from Wildenfels

15.4km

04:18

300m

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

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3. Eibgrat Trailhead Parking – West access to the Eibgrat loop from Hetzendorf

13.1km

03:44

310m

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

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Elevation 630 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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-2°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Betzenstein, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Burgstall Spies and Spieser Felsen Viewpoint

1. Eibgrat Trailhead Parking – Eibgrat Rock Passage loop from Spies

2. Wildenfels Castle Ruins – View of Hohenstein Castle loop from Wildenfels

3. Eibgrat Trailhead Parking – West access to the Eibgrat loop from Hetzendorf

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