Bramberg Basalt Quarry – View of Bramberg Castle Ruins loop from Bramburg

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Bramberg Basalt Quarry – View of Bramberg Castle Ruins loop from Bramburg

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Bramberg Basalt Quarry – View of Bramberg Castle Ruins loop from Bramburg

02:09

7.61km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23 m

Shelter at Bramberg Ruins Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

small roofed house directly at the hiking car park below the ruins of Bramberg. There is also an overview board with the signposted hiking trails in the area nearby.

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552 m

Bramberg Basalt Quarry

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Until the middle of the 20th century, basalt was mined in two quarries on the Bramberg. When the castle threatened to collapse, quarrying was stopped.

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754 m

Covered bench with bottle opener

Highlight • Rest Area

To the right of the bank there is a drinks chute which can be used for a donation.

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4.47 km

Crucifix and bench with a view in Haßberge Nature Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The wooden bench bears the inscription: "Sit down and dream!"

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5.03 km

View of Bramberg Castle Ruins

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Here you can see the outlines of the castle ruins.

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5.33 km

Chapel of St. Mary with mosaic of the Madonna and Child

Highlight • Religious Site

The mosaic picture shows Mary with the baby Jesus standing on her lap.

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5.99 km

Lovely trail through the forest.

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Great path through the forest.

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7.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

1.27 km

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

1.58 km

1.52 km

966 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

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Comments

October 23, 2022,Wanderung zur Burgruine Bramberg

Wonderful circular route from Bramberg to the Bramberg castle ruins.

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August 21, 2022,Erlebnistour Ruine Bramberg ( Rundweg )

Entire hike with description and pictures on my Facebook page "Hiking SW and Surroundings".

facebook.com/1919020888148245/posts/pfbid0oStvma8ga5ZNTgwVrgYHcZL4oX4sYMTv2G7mWdRzHPLrXM4L5Sh8tcLqDTYvcKZml

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August 25, 2025,Zur Ruine Bramberg - 25.08.2025

From Bramberg, first to the church of St. Wendelin, dating from 1778. A very beautiful church. Now it's time for an adventure tour to the Bramberg ruins. First, leave the town almost to the end of the valley. Then go right and left. Stop on the right at a bench with a hiding place. Next to it there is a …

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July 17, 2024,Burgruine Bramberg – Runde von Bramberg

I've been planning it for 2 years and have finally hiked it. The ruins and the landscape are absolutely worth seeing and the village of Bramberg seems to have fallen out of time. The ruins offer a very good opportunity for a rest, the view is stunning. We can highly recommend this route.

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