Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Start point

Bus stop

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View of Hartenstein Castle and Hartenstein

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Very nice view of the idyllic valley with a typical Franconian village. Idyllic! The summit cross is a nice photo opportunity.

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21 m

Basket Maker Fountain

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Shown here is a basket maker. In the past, some of the villagers earned their income from this craft

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786 m

Rest Area on the Kreuzweg

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A place to pause

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1.61 km

Hainkirche Cave

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Tucked away and a little out of the way, but worth the climb. In connection with the Petershöhle it is a real cave tour.

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6.19 km

Weißenstein Rock Formation

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Large rock massif that is also used for climbing. You come between two rock towers in a rock basin.

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9.09 km

Boulder Field Behind the Quarry

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Here are some large stones along the way.

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9.19 km

Forest trail by the quarry in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Leads uphill along the quarry.

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9.44 km

Bench with a view of the forest

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Here you can let your gaze wander.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

2.30 km

926 m

501 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

3.55 km

1.97 km

996 m

345 m

Elevation

Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Sunday 25 January

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-3°C

98 %

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View of Hartenstein Castle and Hartenstein

Basket Maker Fountain

Rest Area on the Kreuzweg

Hainkirche Cave

Weißenstein Rock Formation

Boulder Field Behind the Quarry

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