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Wernfels Castle – Spalter Hill Country loop from Untereschenbach

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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Landkreis Ansbach
Windsbach

Wernfels Castle – Spalter Hill Country loop from Untereschenbach

Moderate

4.8

(4)

10

hikers

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

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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

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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4

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

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

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6.41 km

View of the Erlbach Valley

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10.3 km

8

10.3 km

Seitzinger Inn, Winkelhaid

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Highly recommended for a rest and good food

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

1.90 km

1.36 km

390 m

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

3.08 km

2.73 km

2.33 km

1.95 km

269 m

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Lowest point (380 m)

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Comments

June 9, 2025,R016AN - Untereschenbach > Burg Wernfels > Winkelhaid
A Komoot tour, not an official hiking trail, therefore not maintained! On the B466! Through private property!

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