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Wernfels Castle – Spalter Hill Country loop from Untereschenbach

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Wernfels Castle – Spalter Hill Country loop from Untereschenbach

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Wernfels Castle – Spalter Hill Country loop from Untereschenbach

03:57

14.7km

180m

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: April 29, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.91 km

Wernfels Castle

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Wernfels Castle is not only beautiful to look at from the outside: it is also one of the most beautiful youth hostels in Germany.
The already mentioned Wernfelser Eis below …

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5.03 km

View of the Rezat Valley from Wernfels Castle

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Wernfels Castle is always worth a hike, if only because of the breathtaking view that the very well-kept complex offers.

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5.81 km

Spalter Hill Country

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6.05 km

St. Wenzeslaus Church, Theilenberg

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There is a pilgrim stamp here for pilgrims to St. James. In front of the entrance in a small wooden box.

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6.14 km

View of Wernfels Castle and Abenberg Castle

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Beautiful view of Wernfels Castle - Abenberg Castle greets you in the distance.

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6.41 km

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

1.91 km

1.36 km

390 m

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

3.08 km

2.73 km

2.35 km

1.95 km

269 m

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Lowest point (380 m)

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Tuesday 9 June

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Wernfels Castle – Spalter Hill Country loop from Untereschenbach

Wernfels Castle

View of the Rezat Valley from Wernfels Castle

Spalter Hill Country

St. Wenzeslaus Church, Theilenberg

View of Wernfels Castle and Abenberg Castle

View of the Erlbach Valley

St. Marien Chapel and War Memorial in Winkelhaid

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