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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

04:32

16.1km

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: August 8, 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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76 m

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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862 m

Plankenstein Viewpoint

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Former fortification overlooking the Hollfelder Mulde.

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911 m

🏛️ 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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3.79 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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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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15.3 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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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

6.02 km

1.14 km

916 m

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

4.98 km

2.99 km

2.00 km

889 m

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Saturday 10 October

12°C

4°C

42 %

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