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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Wiesenttal

View of the Wiesent Valley – Quackenschloss loop from Engelhardsberg

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Wiesenttal

View of the Wiesent Valley – Quackenschloss loop from Engelhardsberg

Moderate

4.7

(76)

297

hikers

View of the Wiesent Valley – Quackenschloss loop from Engelhardsberg

01:45

5.69km

190m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.04 km

View of the Wiesent Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of the valley in which the Wiesent flows is a real eye-opener.

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2

1.06 km

At the Riesenburg

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Great view in good weather

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3

1.37 km

King Ludwig's Rock

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To be enjoyed with caution on rainy days

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4

1.41 km

Druids' Cave

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5

1.56 km

View of Riesenburg Cave

Highlight • Cave

6

2.18 km

Again and again there is a beautiful view over the wonderful landscape of the "Franconian".

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7

3.48 km

Trail from Quackenschloss to Adlerstein

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On a narrow path past rock formations from the Quackenschloss to the Adlerstein.

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8

3.98 km

Quackenschloss

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The Quackenschloss is a karst cave near Engelhardsberg a district of the Upper Franconian market town Wiesenttal in the district of Forchheim in Bavaria.

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5.69 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.31 km

1.75 km

926 m

349 m

285 m

Surfaces

1.77 km

1.74 km

1.09 km

921 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Sunday 21 June

29°C

18°C

41 %

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