Sophien Cave – Ludwig Cave loop from Oberailsfeld

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Ahorntal

Sophien Cave – Ludwig Cave loop from Oberailsfeld

Moderate

4.7

(30)

hikers

Sophien Cave – Ludwig Cave loop from Oberailsfeld

02:30

8.67km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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134 m

Held-Bräu Inn

Highlight • Pub

After a hike worth a detour to Oberailsfeld anyway. In the inn there is a decent snack and the good hero beer.

Wednesday is closed.

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545 m

Mushroom-Shaped Rest Area with Valley View

Highlight • Rest Area

Great view over the valley. Along the way you can settle down in many places to enjoy the peace.

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1.52 km

Schlupflochfelsen walk-through cave

Highlight • Cave

Also known as loophole. It is climbed here on some days.

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1.68 km

Ailsbach Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

This small bridge takes every hiker across the Ailsbach with dry feet.

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3.43 km

Panoramic view of Rabenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Already at the Schweinsberg car park you have a wonderful view of Rabenstein Castle and the Klausstein Chapel from the summit cross.

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3.51 km

Count Erwein von Schönborn zu Wiesentheid repaired Rabenstein Castle. In addition, a promenade path with facilities had been created around the castle on both sides of the valley. At this point near the castle was one of his favorite spots.

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3.57 km

Sophien Cave

Highlight • Cave

Nice cave. Especially recommended: Saturdays from about 18 to 20 clock is here "Sophie at Night". Then you can explore the cave yourself. The entire cave is illuminated in beautiful …

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3.88 km

Ludwig Cave

Highlight • Cave

Large and freely accessible cave in a beautiful valley.

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8.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

2.73 km

2.23 km

567 m

224 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

2.39 km

2.04 km

864 m

560 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

9°C

1°C

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Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

May 17, 2025,Oberailsfeld 》 56./2025 🪨🚴🏻‍♂️🗡🍺 Radfahrer&Held-Bräu

This morning, my "First Lady" and I invited my dear parents to a Mother's Day (postponed) and Father's Day (postponed) hiking trip to Oberailsfeld (Bayreuth district/Upper Franconia), including a concluding, cheerful and casual stop at the highly recommended Oberailsfelder Held-Bräu.
🥾👵🏼🤗👴🏼🎁

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