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Wichsenstein Rock Viewpoint

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Wichsenstein Rock Viewpoint

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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

    Intermediate

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

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    April 9, 2024

    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.

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      April 9, 2017

      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.

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        October 29, 2019

        Beautiful view from the viewing rock over the heights of Franconian Switzerland

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          Location: Gößweinstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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