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Burgstein Castle Trail – Kämmleinsfelsen Viewpoint loop from Geroldsgrün

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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Burgstein Castle Trail – Kämmleinsfelsen Viewpoint loop from Geroldsgrün

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Burgstein Castle Trail – Kämmleinsfelsen Viewpoint loop from Geroldsgrün

00:55

3.23km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

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1.14 km

Eichendorff Fountain

Highlight • Structure

The small wooden fountain is dedicated to the "singer of the forest," Joseph von Eichendorff. A poem by Eichendorff is inscribed on a plaque. Hikers can rest on a bench and enjoy the rippling water.

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1.33 km

Forest Path and Stream in Naturpark Frankenwald

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The path takes you along wonderful trails through the beautiful forest – on such springy forest floor, hiking practically happens by itself.

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1.48 km

Langenaubach Waterfall

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Very idyllic, the way the young Langenaubach stream babbles here.

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1.66 km

View of Burgstein

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A bench with a great view of the Franconian Forest. You can also take a longer rest here.

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1.66 km

Burgstein rock formation and viewpoint

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The Burgstein fortification was a medieval structure built on a rock. It had a total length of 314 meters. From here, you can enjoy a magnificent view, and there's also a hut for resting.

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1.77 km

Burgstein Castle Trail

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The varied hunters' trails lead without any opportunity to stop for refreshments on partially narrow paths through spruce and beech forests around the upper Langenauer valley with many clear views …

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1.83 km

Burgstein Shelter

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Schützhütte with benches and tables. The hiking map is no longer up to date

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2.55 km

Kämmleinsfelsen Viewpoint

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Here, hikers can enjoy the beautiful view of the Langenautal Valley and far beyond. A bench and a shelter invite you to linger. The Kämmleinsfelsen rock is accessible via the …

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3.23 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

806 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

1.33 km

202 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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Burgstein Castle Trail – Kämmleinsfelsen Viewpoint loop from Geroldsgrün

Eichendorff Fountain

Forest Path and Stream in Naturpark Frankenwald

Langenaubach Waterfall

View of Burgstein

Burgstein rock formation and viewpoint

Burgstein Castle Trail

Burgstein Shelter

Kämmleinsfelsen Viewpoint

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