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Wachstein Viewpoint – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Schönfeld

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Hollfeld

Wachstein Viewpoint – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Schönfeld

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Wachstein Viewpoint – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Schönfeld

01:34

17.5km

320m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. 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

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2.70 km

Knockhütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Knockhütte of the VV Obernsee is located at 517 meters on the Knock and offers a wonderful view. The stilt building, which has 35 seats, is managed on a …

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3.87 km

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6.81 km

Wachstein Viewpoint

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From the Wachstein you can see the whole Truppach valley. Because of this phenomenal view, the Wachstein is a popular hiking destination. It is also part of the network of …

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9.77 km

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site

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Plankenfels is located at the eastern entrance to Franconian Switzerland. In the midst of the rocky, forest and river landscapes, the village is a picturesque sight. The town is still …

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10.7 km

Plankenfels is a wonderful place to linger and have a good snack after a nice bike tour or hike. It's just a place to relax and always good for a stopover🙋‍♂️

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10.7 km

Not only an impressive, old railway bridge, but also the gateway to a beautiful natural spectacle: the Lochautal. 😊

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11.4 km

Weirs in the Lochau Valley

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A small collection of weirs and bridges adorns the idyllic valley along the Lochau

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16.8 km

playground with a view

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17.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.75 km

3.20 km

3.13 km

1.18 km

259 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

3.57 km

3.08 km

644 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

29°C

14°C

14 %

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