Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 538 m for 88 m

After 4.53 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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343 m

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle

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From the hiking trail there is a great view of Pottenstein, the mighty rocks on the outskirts of the village and Pottenstein Castle.

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549 m

Alpine trail on the Frankenweg

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Beautiful forest path, with unique rock formations.

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1.06 km

Felsenweg Pottenstein

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Beautiful path past the climbing rocks

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1.19 km

Forest Path Between Moss-Covered Rocks

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2.14 km

Rock Formations of Franconian Switzerland

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Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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2.15 km

Path by the Rock Formations

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Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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2.47 km

Bear Gorge and Marian Grotto

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Great hiking and climbing area.

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2.58 km

Marian Grotto (Bear Gorge)

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A bit hidden.

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5.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.21 km

891 m

735 m

721 m

529 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

1.67 km

328 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 April

20°C

7°C

11 %

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