Juniper Slope at Waßmannsmühle
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 55 out of 57 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura
Location: Weismain, Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Juniper Slope at Waßmannsmühle
- Easy
5.0
(4)
15
View of Ziegenfelder Valley – Juniper Slope at Waßmannsmühle loop from Wohnsig01:14
4.57km
60m
Intermediate5.0
(6)
10
Juniper Slope at Waßmannsmühle – Rest Area at Wunkendorf loop from Wunkendorf02:16
8.35km
110m
Expert4.8
(25)
68
Mühlbach (Weismain) – Weismain Riverside Trail loop from Wohnsig05:19
19.0km
340m
Tips
More than a hundred years ago, the landscape in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park was characterized by intensive grazing with sheep. Most of the slopes of the valleys were devoid of forest and one could see the imposing rock formations that gave the region its name.Only the prickly juniper was spurned by the sheep, which led to the juniper heaths that were once typical of the "Franconian" people.Today many rocks have disappeared back into the forest and juniper heaths have become a rarity. Nevertheless, there are still some places where this beautiful cultural landscape has been preserved.
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Location: Weismain, Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Juniper Slope at Waßmannsmühle
- Easy
5.0
(4)
15
View of Ziegenfelder Valley – Juniper Slope at Waßmannsmühle loop from Wohnsig01:14
4.57km
60m
Intermediate5.0
(6)
10
Juniper Slope at Waßmannsmühle – Rest Area at Wunkendorf loop from Wunkendorf02:16
8.35km
110m
Expert4.8
(25)
68
Mühlbach (Weismain) – Weismain Riverside Trail loop from Wohnsig05:19
19.0km
340m
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