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Zwernitz Castle – Aeolus Rock loop from Wonsees

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Zwernitz Castle – Aeolus Rock loop from Wonsees

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Zwernitz Castle – Aeolus Rock loop from Wonsees

01:04

3.86km

60m

Hiking

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: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

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296 m

Zwernitz Castle

Highlight • Castle

Zwernitz Castle, first mentioned in documents in 1156, is perched on a huge rock massif. At that time, the 32-meter high keep was used for the transmission of smoke signals …

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1.14 km

Calypso Grotto and Ruin Theater

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A mighty rock arch forms the auditorium of the Ruin Theater, built in 1747. The orchestra pit, the backdrop arches, and the back wall are made of rubble stone. The …

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1.31 km

Aeolus Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Temple of Aeolus stood on the rock dedicated to the wind god Aeolus, accessible only via two rock bridges. The temple collapsed during a severe thunderstorm in 1830.

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1.53 km

Rocks of Love

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful, sheltered rocky spot for lovers - and for anyone who wants to take a break.

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1.91 km

Bear's Cave in the Sanspareil Rock Garden

Highlight • Cave

Stone steps lead to the small cave, which can be explored. It's especially exciting for children.

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1.95 km

Split Rock (Gespaltener Fels)

Highlight • Natural Monument

"The Split Rock" is one of the most beautiful rock formations in the Rock Garden. You can walk through it.

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2.02 km

Regenschirm Rock (Felsengarten Sanspareil)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The umbrella is a bizarrely shaped rock that actually resembles an umbrella. You can even sit under it and not get wet.

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2.13 km

Oriental Building

Highlight • Historical Site

The stately castle was built for Margrave Friedrich and his wife Wilhelmine in 1746-1747 according to plans by Josef Saint-Pierre.

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3.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

383 m

219 m

183 m

Surfaces

2.34 km

1.09 km

244 m

183 m

Elevation

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Friday 24 July

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9°C

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Zwernitz Castle – Aeolus Rock loop from Wonsees

Zwernitz Castle

Calypso Grotto and Ruin Theater

Aeolus Rock

Rocks of Love

Bear's Cave in the Sanspareil Rock Garden

Split Rock (Gespaltener Fels)

Regenschirm Rock (Felsengarten Sanspareil)

Oriental Building

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