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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

07:17

24.5km

690m

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: July 22, 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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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

Aisbach Wooden 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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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

5.78 km

2.71 km

2.11 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

10.0 km

5.44 km

3.26 km

2.52 km

1.96 km

823 m

463 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

22°C

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Comments

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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Ludwig Cave – Sophien Cave loop from Hintergereuth

Cave Below the Hoheloch Celtic Rampart

Ludwig Cave

Aisbach Wooden Bridge

Sophien Cave

Erwein's Rest

Panoramic view of Rabenstein Castle

Panorama Trail to Rabenstein Castle and Sophien Cave

View of the Franconian Switzerland countryside

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