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Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth – Altenstein Castle Ruins loop from Galgenberg-Goßberg

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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Haßberge
Pfarrweisach

Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth – Altenstein Castle Ruins loop from Galgenberg-Goßberg

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Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth – Altenstein Castle Ruins loop from Galgenberg-Goßberg

01:55

6.58km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

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1.28 km

Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth

Highlight • Natural Monument

A great place! You can easily imagine that gangs of thieves once lived there.

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1.82 km

Rest bench

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice place to sit by a spring. There is a stork statue in the small lake. Is it really called the Stork Spring? Who knows?

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2.85 km

Geißstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice rest area right on the Geißstein. The boulders in this place are really impressive!

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4.05 km

Altenstein Village Square Fountain

Highlight • Structure

The residents of Altenstein meet at this fountain. Hikers can also take a rest here under cover.

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4.28 km

Evangelical Church of Altenstein

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The community had originally planned to have the old Protestant church from 1561 demolished. But the monument protection authorities intervened. As a result, the church fell into increasing disrepair. After …

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4.32 km

Altenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruins are located on a 452 meter high hill. From here you have a great view of the Haßberge and in good weather the view even extends as far as Bamberg.

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4.66 km

Altenstein Nesting Station

Highlight • Structure

The old distribution tower has received new residents: a home for birds and insects has been created here.

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5.05 km

View of Altenstein Castle Ruins

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During the fruit blossom season, the view of the ruins is particularly beautiful.

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6.58 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

1.41 km

475 m

446 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.73 km

1.40 km

844 m

310 m

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