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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Plankenfels

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site – Wachstein Viewpoint loop from Plankenfels

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Plankenfels

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site – Wachstein Viewpoint loop from Plankenfels

Moderate

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site – Wachstein Viewpoint loop from Plankenfels

04:35

16.3km

320m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1

28 m

Biergarten Schwarzer Ritter

Highlight • Pub

The beer from Heckel is an insider tip, you don't find it very often! Great garden, dear landlords, good food, fair prices - what more could you want?

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2

93 m

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

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917 m

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4

959 m

Plankenstein rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

3.79 km

Wachstein Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6

6.18 km

Madonna Shrine with Bench

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Beautifully designed bench between the trees with a statue of Mary above it.

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15.4 km

Old Quarry in Lochautal

Highlight • Natural Monument

Geologically interesting, two information boards.

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8

15.5 km

Weirs in the Lochau Valley

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A small collection of weirs and bridges adorns the idyllic valley along the Lochau

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.87 km

6.02 km

1.16 km

892 m

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

4.96 km

3.01 km

2.10 km

929 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 29 May

26°C

15°C

73 %

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