Geiskirche Cave – Rock shelter at Lenzenberg loop from Niederricht

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Geiskirche Cave – Rock shelter at Lenzenberg loop from Niederricht

Moderate

4.7

(11)

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Geiskirche Cave – Rock shelter at Lenzenberg loop from Niederricht

02:30

9.04km

160m

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: July 18, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Geiskirche Cave

Highlight • Cave

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Rock shelter at Lenzenberg

Highlight • Cave

In the middle of a magnificent rock arena, on the northern slope of the Lenzenberg, the wide entrance opens to the wide hall. You have to crawl a bit to get in here, it's really fun.

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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Highlight • Cave

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Rock overhang in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice rock formations. Very impressive. There are many other impressive rocks and caves along the way

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Scheckenfels Cave

Highlight • Cave

Very imposing rocks and caves. The path is easy to walk, there is an easy route and a slightly more difficult one. The rock formations are easy to find, well signposted

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9.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.73 km

1.85 km

253 m

211 m

Surfaces