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Betzenstein

Back Gate Betzenstein – Eibgrat Rock Passage loop from Betzenstein

Hard

4.8

(128)

586

hikers

Back Gate Betzenstein – Eibgrat Rock Passage loop from Betzenstein

04:19

14.9km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.54 km for 116 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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164 m

Back Gate Betzenstein

Highlight • Monument

Go through the gate into the historic Scheunenviertel, very romantic.

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2

1.23 km

Ideal in summer as it mainly goes through the forest

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6.31 km

Rock Formations in Upper Franconia

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

7.58 km

5

7.59 km

Eibgrat Rock Passage

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you can fit through here, you can also make the Kammweg.The narrow rock gate can be described as the entrance to the Eibgrat.

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14.5 km

Schmidberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view over the village Betzenstein.

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14.5 km

beautiful view of Betzenstein
a climb to the tower is worthwhile

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.02 km

3.19 km

1.44 km

947 m

287 m

Surfaces

7.41 km

4.53 km

1.53 km

675 m

460 m

263 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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