Hohle Kirche Cave – Signalstein (lookout rock) loop from Gräfenberg (VGem)

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Hohle Kirche Cave – Signalstein (lookout rock) loop from Gräfenberg (VGem)

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Hohle Kirche Cave – Signalstein (lookout rock) loop from Gräfenberg (VGem)

05:31

19.2km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.81 km

Großenoher Valley

Highlight • Gorge

actually one shouldn't reveal how magical the valley is, away from big roads etc...

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3.90 km

View of the Three Peaks (Franconian Switzerland)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A "must see" in Franconian Switzerland, everyone knows the three peaks in Tyrol, but here they are also breathtaking 🌳

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6.36 km

Hohle Kirche Cave

Highlight • Cave

Nice vantage point at the hollow church. There is also a bench to linger

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6.48 km

Fürther Tower

Highlight • Climb

The "Fürther Turm", a striking climbing rock, can be found on the ascent from Untertrubach to the Burggraf. The ascent is quite steep and exhausting. However, the effort is worth …

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9.22 km

View of the Trubach Valley and Wolfsberg from the Wolfsberg Castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

After a somewhat strenuous ascent, you can enjoy a wonderful view from the ruins.

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10.8 km

Signalstein (lookout rock)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here there is much to look at suitable weather. Less the view (there are almost no more due to the tall trees) than the climbing activities all around and the …

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10.8 km

For climbers, the name Wailing Wall says it all. Anyone who tries to dig into the tiny holes here can quickly find themselves complaining. The rock is up to seven meters high and is part of the Signal Stone.

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15.0 km

Sinter terraces and waterfall on the Wasserwiesenbach

Highlight • Waterfall

High summer temperatures can be easily endured here in the shade with running water.
The small sinter terraces are very nice to look at.

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

3.40 km

2.33 km

1.96 km

195 m

Surfaces

5.82 km

3.45 km

3.43 km

3.19 km

3.15 km

188 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

17°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

May 20, 2024,Fränkische Schweiz Hohenschwärz - Drei Zinnen – Hohle Kirche - Fürther Turm - Burgruine Wolfsberg - Signalstein - Sinterterassen - Elch Bräu Thuisbrunn

Hike in Franconian Switzerland
Start in Hohenschwärz at the FC Thuisbrunn football field. Good parking! Unfortunately, the tour has a small flaw. After about 1.7 km you cross the road and walk along the dirt road. This path is 🤮. If you want to follow the tour, stay on the 5 Seidlas path and then turn left on the normal …

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January 6, 2022,Drei Zinnen – Hohle Kirche Runde von Egloffstein

Very nice tour
Meeting point: Egolffstein hiking car park
Dörnhof
Großennoher brook course
Three Peaks
Hollow Church (small through cave)
Fürth tower
Signal stone with Western Wall

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May 8, 2024,Fränkische Schweiz: Hohle Kirche, Ruine Wolfsberg und Signalstein

Today we went to Egloffstein in Franconian Switzerland on a tour of the Trubach Valley.
The Trubach Valley is really a beautiful gem in Franconia, especially now in May green.

Narrow paths and meadow paths lead me through the picturesque landscape, along the Trubach and the Großenoher Bach.

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