Ludwig Cave – Sophien Cave loop from Hintergereuth

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Ahorntal

Ludwig Cave – Sophien Cave loop from Hintergereuth

Hard

4.8

(12)

hikers

Ludwig Cave – Sophien Cave loop from Hintergereuth

07:02

24.4km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

8.80 km

Sparnagles

Peak

10.2 km

Cave Below the Hoheloch Celtic Rampart

Highlight • Cave

Smaller cave above the Ludwigshöhle. You can walk a few meters inside. A lamp is helpful.

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10.5 km

Ludwig Cave

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Large and freely accessible cave in a beautiful valley.

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10.6 km

Ailsbach Bridge

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Great bridge over the Aisbach.

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10.8 km

Sophien Cave

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Nice cave. Especially recommended: Saturdays from about 18 to 20 clock is here "Sophie at Night". Then you can explore the cave yourself. The entire cave is illuminated in beautiful …

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10.9 km

Count Erwein von Schönborn zu Wiesentheid repaired Rabenstein Castle. In addition, a promenade path with facilities had been created around the castle on both sides of the valley. At this point near the castle was one of his favorite spots.

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11.0 km

Panoramic view of Rabenstein Castle

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Already at the Schweinsberg car park you have a wonderful view of Rabenstein Castle and the Klausstein Chapel from the summit cross.

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11.5 km

Panorama Trail to Rabenstein Castle and Sophien Cave

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A very beautiful trail with a primeval forest feel. Visits to Rabenstein Castle and the Sophienhöhle cave are only possible with a guided tour.

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13.5 km

View of the Franconian Switzerland countryside

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A great hike in a beautiful landscape.

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24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

5.78 km

2.70 km

2.11 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

10.00 km

5.44 km

3.26 km

2.52 km

1.96 km

823 m

462 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Sunday 27 September

24°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

July 25, 2026,✨ »Großer Ahorntalrundweg« 🍁 Neumühle – Sauerhof – Eichig – Volsbach – Körzendorf – Hintergereuth – Poppendorf – Adlitz – Brünnberg – Neumühle (Bassd scho widder) Ⓜ️

🎶🎶🎶… A little peace, a little dreaming. And that people don't cry so often A little peace, a little love So that I never lose hope again …… today I made my 🕊️ peace with this tour .. 🎶🎶🎶

🚀 Let's go at the 🅿️ valley parking lot below the "Sophienhöhle" at 🌡 +31.0° Celsius and ☀️ sunshine in the …

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December 26, 2025,✨ Großer Ahorntalrundweg 🍁 Neumühle – Sauerhof – Eichig – Volsbach – Körzendorf – Hintergereuth – Poppendorf – Adlitz – Brünnberg – Neumühle (Wo kein Licht ist, ist auch kein Weg)®️

🚀 We start at the 🅿️ "Sophienhöhle" parking lot on 🏰 State Road 2185 between Oberailsfeld and Kirchahorn at 🌡 +3.0° Celsius and ☀️ clear skies 🧭 towards Volsbach. From the parking lot opposite, we immediately go up the stairs to the junction where we turn right to the Schweinsmühle viewpoint with a magnificent view of 🏰 Rabenstein Castle, ⛪️ …

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