Karl's Cave – Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm) loop from Feucht Ost

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Karl's Cave – Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm) loop from Feucht Ost

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Karl's Cave – Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm) loop from Feucht Ost

02:51

11.0km

70m

Hiking

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: August 21, 2026

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Schwarzenbrucker Moor

Schwarzach-Durchbruch

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3.55 km

Schwarzenbrucker Moor

Highlight • Natural

To be up close and personal with the moor, take the path right on the shore. But beware ⚠️ nettle and mosquito danger in summer.

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4.99 km

View of sandstone rock formations in the Schwarzach Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Franconian Dune Trail

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6.39 km

Wooden bridge over the Schwarzach River

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge connects the hiking trails, below right next to the gorge, with the hiking trails on the other side, which leads along the gorge above.

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6.43 km

Bridge beneath the rock overhang (Schwarzach‑Durchbruch)

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Small wooden bridge along the rocks

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6.45 km

Karl's Cave

Highlight • Cave

The Karlshöhle is one of the two large cave-like washouts that were formed due to the erosive action of the Schwarzach. It is one of the highlights on the way …

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6.77 km

Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm)

Highlight • Gorge

It is not for nothing that the Schwarzachschlucht has been awarded the seal of quality “Bavaria’s most beautiful geotopes”. Through the gorge, where the small river pushes its way between …

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