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Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg

Frenchmen's Cave – Frauenfels Rock Formation loop from Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg

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Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg

Frenchmen's Cave – Frauenfels Rock Formation loop from Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg

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Frenchmen's Cave – Frauenfels Rock Formation loop from Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg

01:32

5.34km

110m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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193 m

Birthplace of Johann Ulrich Himbsel

Highlight • Historical Site

Ulrich Himbsel (born January 30, 1787 in Neukirchen in der Oberpfalz, † April 27, 1860 in Munich; full name: Johann Ulrich Himbsel) was a German architect and Bavarian civil servant; …

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3.23 km

Hartenfels Summit and Castle Ruins

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The Hartenfels, the 531m high local mountain of Neukirchen, is a geologically and historically remarkable mountain range in the east of the village. A mighty rock tower made of franco …

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3.97 km

Schnackenloch

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The Schnackenloch is a rather inconspicuous and very small cave. The Schnakenloch, near Peilstein, lies in a small rock wall. At the approximately 3m wide and 2.5m high entrance there is an open grotto with a length of 4.5m.

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4.14 km

Frenchmen's Cave

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French soldiers are said to have used the small cave as a resting place in 1796. It has a striking double entrance and a large lobby, a total of about 60m in length.

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4.22 km

Frauenfels Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Frauenfels, a striking rock tower, stands alone on the roadside.

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4.33 km

Windloch Cave (Wiedelloch)

Highlight • Cave

Wind hole or re-hole. Attention! Risk of falling! This small cave was named after farmer Wiedel, whose cow plunged into the hole and had to be slaughtered below. The cave …

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4.49 km

Neukirchner Whitebeam

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Neukirchner whitebeam is unique worldwide. "Sorbus schnitzleiniana" is a small species of whitebeam that only occurs locally around the Hartenfels. You can find this whitebeam here on the hiking …

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4.58 km

Bench With Trail Map in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Beautiful rest bench with information board of the hiking trails

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5.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.15 km

1.62 km

1.07 km

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

1.52 km

933 m

133 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Frenchmen's Cave – Frauenfels Rock Formation loop from Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg

Birthplace of Johann Ulrich Himbsel

Hartenfels Summit and Castle Ruins

Schnackenloch

Frenchmen's Cave

Frauenfels Rock Formation

Windloch Cave (Wiedelloch)

Neukirchner Whitebeam

Bench With Trail Map in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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