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🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site – Wachstein Viewpoint loop from Obernsees

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Mistelgau

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site – Wachstein Viewpoint loop from Obernsees

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🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site – Wachstein Viewpoint loop from Obernsees

01:57

16.4km

380m

Running

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

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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1.77 km

Knockhütte Lookout and View of Neubürg

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The beautification club Obernsees, which was founded on 7.7.1972 as a tourist and local beautification club, had the idea to build an observation platform on the Knock. The construction of …

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1.77 km

Knock Hut

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Fascinatingly located hut (with a small vending machine in front of the door - only takes coins) on stilts (!).
Good for a stopover.

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2.64 km

Bench with a view of Neubürg

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Inviting for a short rest, with a view of the Neubürg.
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9.73 km

Old Railway Bridge, Plankenfels

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Not only an impressive, old railway bridge, but also the gateway to a beautiful natural spectacle: the Lochautal. 😊

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9.81 km

Plankenstein Trail

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The descent is really fun.

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10.6 km

Plankenstein Viewpoint

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Former fortification overlooking the Hollfelder Mulde.

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10.6 km

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site

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Plankenfels is located at the eastern entrance to Franconian Switzerland. In the midst of the rocky, forest and river landscapes, the village is a picturesque sight. The town is still …

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13.6 km

Wachstein Viewpoint

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From the Wachstein you can see the whole Truppach valley. Because of this phenomenal view, the Wachstein is a popular hiking destination. It is also part of the network of …

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16.4 km

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11.1 km

1.74 km

1.52 km

1.10 km

914 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

3.72 km

3.35 km

3.00 km

1.41 km

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Monday 8 June

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9°C

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