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Lauenstein fairytale trail

Lauenstein fairytale trail

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Lauenstein fairytale trail

Recommended by 94 hikers out of 101

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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

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1. View of Lauenstein Castle – Sky lounger with castle view loop from Lauenstein

7.43km

02:18

280m

270m

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

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2. Lauenstein Castle – View of Lauenstein Castle loop from Ebene

5.72km

01:41

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lauenstein Castle – Cook's Grave loop from Probstzella

15.8km

04:46

480m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

July 25, 2025

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 legend of Katharina von Orlamünde, who grew up at Lauenstein Castle, is told. As the wife of the Count of Orlamünde, she came to Kulmbach at the age of 18 to the Plassenburg Castle. When her husband died soon after, she considered marrying Albrecht, the Burgrave of Nuremberg. Due to a misunderstanding, she stabbed her two children from her first marriage, believing they would stand in the way of her remarriage. Pardoned by the Pope, she was forced to spend the rest of her life behind convent walls. She cursed the House of Hohenzollern and announced that by appearing as the "White Lady," she would bring them eternal misfortune.

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Mandy & Cooper & Aragon ❤

November 25, 2018

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

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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Monday 22 December

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-3°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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

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Lauenstein fairytale trail

1. View of Lauenstein Castle – Sky lounger with castle view loop from Lauenstein

2. Lauenstein Castle – View of Lauenstein Castle loop from Ebene

3. Lauenstein Castle – Cook's Grave loop from Probstzella

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