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Zwernitz Castle – Oriental Building loop from Großenhül

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Zwernitz Castle – Oriental Building loop from Großenhül

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4.3

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Zwernitz Castle – Oriental Building loop from Großenhül

04:26

16.3km

230m

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: May 24, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.71 km

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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13.6 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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13.7 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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13.7 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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13.8 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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13.9 km

🏛️ Sanspareil Rock Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the sight of the rock garden, a lady-in-waiting is said to have exclaimed in 1746: "Ah, c'est sans pareil" - "That is unequaled!", Whereupon Margrave Friedrich ordered the renaming …

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14.2 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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14.3 km

Belvedere Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stone steps lead to the "Schöne Aussicht" (Beautiful View). There, many tall trees obscure the view, but you can still see the ruined theater from above.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

1.56 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

3.94 km

3.51 km

2.35 km

1.10 km

197 m

Elevation

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Saturday 6 June

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Zwernitz Castle – Oriental Building loop from Großenhül

Zwernitz Castle

Oriental Building

Regenschirm Rock (Felsengarten Sanspareil)

Split Rock (Gespaltener Fels)

Bear's Cave in the Sanspareil Rock Garden

🏛️ Sanspareil Rock Garden

Rocks of Love

Belvedere Rock

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