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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Wiesenttal

Ruins of Streitburg Castle – Shell Spring loop from Streitberg

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Wiesenttal

Ruins of Streitburg Castle – Shell Spring loop from Streitberg

Easy

4.9

(31)

122

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Ruins of Streitburg Castle – Shell Spring loop from Streitberg

01:10

4.03km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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1

290 m

Schauertaler Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

Simply gigantic. Recommended and worth a visit

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2

737 m

Prinz-Rupprecht Pavilion — View over Streitberg and Neideck Castle

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Formerly a gleaming white pavilion, financed by Ignaz Bing and built in 1904 to commemorate a visit by the Bavarian Prince Rupprecht in 1901, with a wide view over Streitberg to the Neideck castle ruins.

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3

1.06 km

View of Streitberg

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a beautiful view of Streitberg

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4

1.47 km

Wedenbach tufa terraces and waterfall

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Just beautiful 🤩

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5

1.87 km

Streitburg Pit Prison

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The hole prison is very interesting and also has an interesting history.

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6

2.02 km

Ruins of Streitburg Castle

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The castle ruin Streitburg or ruin Streitberg is the remnant of a high medieval Adelsburg over the village Streitberg at the mouth of the Franconian Switzerland. The exact time of …

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2.45 km

View of Neideck Castle

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An impressive castle ruin that can be reached relatively easily and guarantees a fantastic view.

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2.62 km

Shell Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wonderfully set in shell limestone.
But unfortunately dry at the moment.
But it gushes around the spring.
Sufficient seating available.

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4.03 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.67 km

1.10 km

829 m

289 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.06 km

996 m

896 m

552 m

323 m

152 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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