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Lauenstein fairytale trail

Lauenstein fairytale trail

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Lauenstein fairytale trail

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Location: Ludwigsstadt, Kronach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

July 25, 2025

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The fairytale trail leads over 5.7 kilometers to thirteen stations with various tree stories and legends surrounding Lauenstein. Simply follow the gnome signs.
At the station "The White Lady," the …

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Mandy & Cooper & Aragon ❤

November 25, 2018

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Children and adults learn a lot about nature and above all to be quiet in the forest

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Frau Antje

August 12, 2019

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The fairy tale path is an idyllic hiking trail around Lauenstein to the Green Belt. Here and there, the hiker is briefly informed about myths and legends or encouraged to linger.

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Elevation 630 m

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