Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Gößweinstein
Wichsenstein Rock Viewpoint
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Gößweinstein
Wichsenstein Rock Viewpoint
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 402 out of 420 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura
Location: Gößweinstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
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5.16km
140m
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01:32
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150m
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02:34
8.99km
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In Wichsenstein, the rock needle of the same name rises up, which can be climbed via a staircase. Once you reach the top, you have a fantastic view of Franconian Switzerland. But first you have to climb 190 steps.
The viewing rock is around 30 meters high and is a remnant of an old castle complex. Only very few remains of the walls of the former Wichsenstein Castle on the steeply rising rock in the center of the town remain on a ledge at the western foot of the main rock.
April 9, 2024
The towering in the middle of the village Wichsensteiner rock is to climb via a staircase and offers with a height of 587.8 m above sea level. NN a panoramic view over the Franconian Switzerland.
April 9, 2017
Beautiful view from the viewing rock over the heights of Franconian Switzerland
October 29, 2019
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Location: Gößweinstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
4.2
(14)
53
01:30
5.16km
140m
4.3
(9)
29
01:32
5.14km
150m
4.7
(32)
139
02:34
8.99km
210m