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Ludwig Cave – Sophien Cave loop from Oberailsfeld

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Ahorntal

Ludwig Cave – Sophien Cave loop from Oberailsfeld

Moderate

4.9

(385)

1,297

hikers

Ludwig Cave – Sophien Cave loop from Oberailsfeld

02:06

7.51km

120m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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12 m

Held-Bräu Inn

Highlight • Pub

Since 1680, beer has been brewed in this family business. In addition to beer classics, you can also bock beer and - during the Christmas season - wheat bock and …

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1.55 km

Ailsbach Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

This small bridge takes every hiker across the Ailsbach with dry feet.

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1.64 km

Promenade Trail in Ailsbach Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice hiking trail. Busy, but wide enough to pass each other. Along the watercourse of the Ailsbach it is very idyllic. Also shady in summer. With a great panorama of the castles. Very beautiful here!

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3.47 km

Ludwig Cave

Highlight • Cave

Large and freely accessible cave in a beautiful valley.

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3.79 km

Sophien Cave

Highlight • Cave

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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3.93 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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4.46 km

Panorama Trail to Rabenstein Castle and Sophien Cave

Highlight • Trail

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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5.81 km

Schlupflochfelsen walk-through cave

Highlight • Cave

Also known as loophole. It is climbed here on some days.

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7.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

1.17 km

518 m

401 m

173 m

Surfaces

2.42 km

2.19 km

2.12 km

370 m

237 m

173 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

28°C

14°C

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Comments

June 16, 2023,Langenloh, Höhlentour, Burg Rabenstein, Ahorntal,🍺 Brauerei Held 🤩🤩

Did one of the most beautiful 🤩 hikes in Franconian Switzerland today. Here one highlight chases the next 😃
Countless caves in the cliffs, whereby the Sophienhöhle is an affordable show cave.
The Ludwigshöhle, Rennerfels floor cave,
Schlupflochfelsen, Schneiderkammer and Schneiderloch, Neumühlhöhle and the many unnamed caves want to be explored extensively first. Forehead or halogen lamp 🔦 are indispensable. …

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September 6, 2025,Burg Rabenstein an der Wiesent 60 ster Geburtstag Isolde

A beautiful tour from Waischenfeld (the actual start was at the Heckel Brewery with tasting 😉). A short drive to the parking lot, and then we went down a narrow path to the main road, and from there a short stretch to the Ludwigshöhle cave, then down again and on the other side of the valley via the Sophienhöhle cave …

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June 17, 2022,Schatten, Libellen und Natur

First of all, thanks to the Komootlerin "Altesdorf" for the idea. Nice shady tour, but after rainy days it can definitely be difficult with the clay soil. It always goes slightly up and down on narrow paths. Today also with many singing birds. For us the purest enjoyment of nature.

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August 30, 2024,Von Oberailsbach auf dem Promenadenweg nach Burg Rabenstein

A wonderful hike through the "Franconian region", particularly doable on hotter days, as the paths mostly lead through dense forest. Imposing rock formations keep appearing along the way, but the many caves are particularly impressive. The Ludwigshöhle alone is worth a visit because of its size.

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April 26, 2025,Oberailsfeld - Ludwigshöhle - Burg Rabenstein - Runde

A short hike with friends. 500 meters short because Komoot wasn't working. Very nice tour with amazing rocks and caves...

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February 16, 2023,🦅Burg 🥾Höhlen, Felsen 🤷🏼‍♀️Ailsbachtal 🥰

A little lap before work! Something 🌞 and recharge your batteries 🥰.

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March 29, 2025,Ritter ⚔️🛡und Helden 🍺 Bierwanderung 🍺 II.

Hiking with my kids in one of the most beautiful valleys in Franconian Switzerland. The original tour with all the information can be found at: komoot.com/de-de/tour/771870958

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July 9, 2022,Höhlen um Burg Rabenstein

Short hike around Rabenstein Castle.
Sophie Cave
Ludwigshöhle
Neumuehl Cave
tailor hole
Veste Burgstall
Oberailsfeld
Rabenstein Castle

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Ailsbach Footbridge

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Ludwig Cave

Sophien Cave

Panoramic view of Rabenstein Castle

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