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Altenstein Castle Ruins – Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth loop from Burg Lichtenstein

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Altenstein Castle Ruins – Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth loop from Burg Lichtenstein

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Altenstein Castle Ruins – Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth loop from Burg Lichtenstein

03:41

13.4km

220m

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: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Waypoints

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259 m

Tränenfelsen and Cave

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Legendary rock with a cave for young and old explorers

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421 m

Lichtenstein Castle is a high to post-medieval hilltop castle at 430 m above sea level. The northern castle has only been preserved as a ruin. Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Lichtenstein_(Unterfranken)

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499 m

Lichtenstein Castle (Lower Franconia)

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Very romantic there between the rocks and the view fits.

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4.44 km

Wooden Shelter in LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge

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A great place for a break.

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6.43 km

Altenstein Castle Ruins

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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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6.46 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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8.00 km

Geißstein Rock Formation

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

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9.57 km

Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth

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

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.28 km

955 m

855 m

Surfaces

9.27 km

1.84 km

1.66 km

346 m

228 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

22°C

13°C

74 %

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Comments

July 26, 2022,Burgen und Schlösser🏰Wanderweg Runde von Lichtenstein

Today, with good hiking weather, a leisurely round from the Lichtenstein castle ruins, Altenstein outdoor pool, Altenstein church, Altenstein castle ruins, Geißstein via the Diebskeller rock group back to the hiking car park

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October 3, 2024,Felsengruppe Diebskeller – Burgruine Lichtenstein Runde von Altenstein

Nice holiday hike 🍁and new impressions of our beautiful homeland.

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October 24, 2024,Waldrunde von Altenstein zur Ruine Lichtenstein

Beautiful autumnal forest walk... 🌲🍁🍂😉
Unfortunately I had to skip the Altenstein ruins due to time constraints, but I will definitely make up for it... 👍

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August 28, 2021,Burgruinen und Felsformationen zwischen Altenstein und Lichtenstein 28.08.2021 17:10

First of all, I would like to thank Thomas very much. Thanks for the perfect directions. She was very helpful to us. We also started in Altenstein from the parking lot next to the playground. Our hike started right after the "Rote Burg" marker. We used the path that turned right through the forest to Geißstein, not the forest path …

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May 10, 2025,Felsengruppe Diebskeller – Burgruine Lichtenstein mit Sagenpfad

A roughly 13-km circular hike from the Altenstein outdoor pool leads through shady forest to the imposing Diebskeller rock formation, consisting of house-sized sandstone blocks. The name derives from a robber legend. Other highlights include the Geißstein rock formation and the Altenstein castle ruins. The tour is of moderate difficulty and not stroller-friendly, but suitable for children ages 4 and …

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August 8, 2021,Wo Burgruinen auf den Haßberghöhen thronen, Pfade zu wilden Felsformationen führen und der Teufel mit einem Mühle spielt

In Altenstein we started our wonderful hike today at the parking lot, which is right next to the children's playground. Past the outdoor pool and the Altensteiner nesting station, we walked in a good mood to the old town, first to the castle ruins, as a service had just started in the church (8.45 a.m. or 10.00 a.m.). After we …

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May 1, 2024,Erlebnistour zwischen den Burgen Lichtenstein und Altenstein

A really beautiful route!
On the slightly hilly route there are many interesting rock formations. The ruins invite you to discover and explore. On the almost flat route back you go comfortably through the forest.

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September 14, 2021,Wanderung zwischen Altenstein und Lichtenstein

In Franconia, you can hardly do without castles or castle ruins - this is also the case here. Two ruins that fit seamlessly into small villages. Or the other way around.

Mostly a hiking tour of the Haßberge Region nature park and can also be found on their tourism page. Well signposted, almost deserted in September and very worthwhile. :)

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Altenstein Castle Ruins – Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth loop from Burg Lichtenstein

Tränenfelsen and Cave

Lichtenstein Castle Ruins

Lichtenstein Castle (Lower Franconia)

Wooden Shelter in LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge

Altenstein Castle Ruins

Evangelical Church of Altenstein

Geißstein Rock Formation

Thieves' Cellar Rock Labyrinth

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