ミュンヒベルクの洞窟・トップ14

Great hiking trail, very beautiful

Right next to the Waldsteinhaus rises a mighty rock face containing the remains of the surrounding walls of the former main castle, the "Red Castle." Stone steps through the castle gate lead to the inner courtyard, which formerly housed various buildings (a gatehouse, a residential tower, and a cistern). The castle was built in the 14th century by the Lords of Sparneck; it was destroyed by the Swabian League in midsummer 1523. In the summer of 2024, the "Red Castle" was renovated and is now open to visitors again.

You should definitely take the Rittersteig with you on the way up to the ruins. Good fitness required 😜

A nice place for young and old to climb and take a break.

You can see the free-standing front wall of the former pilgrimage church from the 15th century near Neufang. The Heilingskirche was consecrated to the "Three Marys" - Maria Jacobi (Cleophas), Maria Salome and Maria Magdalena. The three women witnessed the proclamation of Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter morning. Should you take a look.

The church ruins from the 15th century, which stand on a hill near Neufang, are very impressive.

Steep climb over stairs to the ruins of Epprechtstein Castle.

As can be seen from the description, this is the way "from behind" to the castle and not the main way. Many images in the gallery do NOT match the highlight. The path is steep with irregular steps.