Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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1.28 km

Pottenstein Castle

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Pottenstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland and houses a castle museum. It rises on a rock above the town of Pottenstein in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in Bavaria.

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1.52 km

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle from the Hohe Warte

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Great view from the weather flag on the castle and Pottenstein

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1.52 km

View of Pottenstein

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Very nice view of a very beautiful city

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1.91 km

Dry Grasslands Around Pottenstein

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Beautifully varied, sometimes shady sometimes sunny.

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2.77 km

Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) Observation Tower

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Definitely worth going up the 150 steps. Free ascent with a great panoramic view.

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3.71 km

Great Hasenloch

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Very interesting cave with references to the time from yesteryear. It's worth taking a flashlight with you!

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5.34 km

Elisabeth Fountain (Market Square, Pottenstein)

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The market fountain depicts life-size Saint Elizabeth.

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5.35 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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6.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

2.39 km

1.01 km

518 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

1.61 km

1.18 km

1.10 km

407 m

Elevation

Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Pottenstein Castle

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