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Wiesenttal

Shell Spring – Ruins of Neideck Castle loop from Streitberg

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Wiesenttal

Shell Spring – Ruins of Neideck Castle loop from Streitberg

Moderate

4.8

(521)

1,785

hikers

Shell Spring – Ruins of Neideck Castle loop from Streitberg

03:23

11.3km

320m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.91 km for 483 m

Closed: • February 1-July 15 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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380 m

Castle Trail to Wiesentfels Castle

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Shortest and romantic climb to the castle with a beautiful view in the upper area.
The castle path starts at the bottom of the small park opposite the church and …

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1.10 km

Shell Spring

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Wonderfully set in shell limestone.
But unfortunately dry at the moment.
But it gushes around the spring.
Sufficient seating available.

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1.26 km

View of the Wiesent Valley near Streitberg

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Panoramic view of the Wiesenttal and the Streitberg.

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3.31 km

Short detour to the castle viewpoint (Neideck)

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A good 100 meters detour from the Frankenweg, which are absolutely worth it! A comfortable seating area with a lunch table awaits you at the end of the path and …

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6.85 km

Wiesent River in Muggendorf

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A truly idyllic spot on earth… beautifully staged

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6.95 km

Muggendorf village and the wooden bridge over the Wiesent

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Muggendorf is located at 304 meters on the Wiesent. Franconian Switzerland used to be called Muggendorfer Gebürg, and the village gave it its name. There are numerous stalactite caves nearby, …

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9.79 km

Ruins of Neideck Castle

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The castle ruins Neideck is one of the landmarks of Franconian Switzerland. She was at risk of falling for a long time and was unable to enter. Since 2008 it's …

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11.1 km

View of Neideck Castle from the Wiesent Bridge

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wonderful views of the Wiesent from the old wooden bridge between Streitberg and Niederfellendorf

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

2.91 km

877 m

667 m

472 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

3.05 km

2.75 km

1.81 km

210 m

174 m

132 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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Shell Spring – Ruins of Neideck Castle loop from Streitberg

Castle Trail to Wiesentfels Castle

Shell Spring

View of the Wiesent Valley near Streitberg

Short detour to the castle viewpoint (Neideck)

Wiesent River in Muggendorf

Muggendorf village and the wooden bridge over the Wiesent

Ruins of Neideck Castle

View of Neideck Castle from the Wiesent Bridge

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