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Schambach Valley – Rauchenbergersteig loop from Hofstetten

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Schambach Valley – Rauchenbergersteig loop from Hofstetten

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Schambach Valley – Rauchenbergersteig loop from Hofstetten

04:23

15.5km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.50 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.99 km

Dachssteig

Highlight • Trail

Very nice climb with a lot of variety. However, the Dachssteig is marked here. The Glockersteig is on the other side than entered here. I have the highlight renamed.

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6.43 km

Schambach Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Schambachtal is a very quiet valley. The bridges over the Schambach invite you to linger.

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6.86 km

Kneipp basin in the Schambach Valley

Highlight • Rest Area

Well maintained facility. Next to it is a playground, a parking lot and a seat.

More info:
kipfenberg.de/freizeit/a-z/wassertretbecken_im_schambacht-9203

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7.04 km

Schambach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

viewpoint difficult to access, but which rewards with its great location and view.
Caution, danger of slipping!

Directions from the hiking car park:
komoot.de/tour/164380367

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7.13 km

Rest Area at Rauchenbergersteig

Highlight • Rest Area

nicely situated on the side of the road

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7.58 km

Rauchenbergersteig

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful and varied hiking trail at the lower end of the Schambachtal. Two or three places are secured with wire rope in case it is smooth and slippery.

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9.52 km

Burg Neuenstein Rock with Cross

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rocky outcrops of dolomitic rock, which offers strong nesting opportunities for jackdaws and kestrels, connects a narrow ridge with the hinterland. From the former castle "Neuenstein" is still carved …

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9.80 km

Hexenfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

The witch rock can be seen from the valley bottom. At the same time, the large jagged rock is a neighbor of the rock on which the Neuenstein castle ruins stand.

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15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

2.52 km

1.20 km

508 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.41 km

5.59 km

537 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

16°C

2°C

27 %

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Schambach Valley – Rauchenbergersteig loop from Hofstetten

Dachssteig

Schambach Bridge

Kneipp basin in the Schambach Valley

Schambach Valley

Rest Area at Rauchenbergersteig

Rauchenbergersteig

Burg Neuenstein Rock with Cross

Hexenfelsen

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