View from Schöne Aussicht – Lichtenberg Castle Ruins loop from Bad Steben

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View from Schöne Aussicht – Lichtenberg Castle Ruins loop from Bad Steben

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View from Schöne Aussicht – Lichtenberg Castle Ruins loop from Bad Steben

04:13

15.2km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Columned arcade with drinking hall

Highlight • Monument

The semi-open, columned promenade, with its large arcades, has adorned the spa park since 1910. As early as the 19th century, a wooden promenade stood here, serving as a shelter for strolling.

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2.31 km

View from Schöne Aussicht

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The viewing bench at the "Schöne Aussicht" offers a wonderful view of the meadows in the valley, the Kneipp facility all the way to Thuringia.

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6.29 km

Lichtenberg Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins Lichtenberg has been wonderfully restored and is always on the first weekend in September venue of the medieval castle festival. This is organized by the castle friends …

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6.48 km

Café at the Market Fountain

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The historic market fountain, which also serves as a war memorial, is located in the old town. The dead and missing are listed on boards here.

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6.52 km

Lichtenberg Town Hall

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The town hall is the center of the market square in the old town. The picturesque old town is directly connected to the ruins of Lichtenberg Castle. The shape of …

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9.45 km

Stone Bridge over the Thuringian Muschwitz

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imposing bridge over the Thuringian Muschwitz, directly on the Thuringian-Bavarian border

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11.9 km

Adelskammer Inn

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The oldest operating inn in the Franconian Forest serves Franconian cuisine—prepared with fresh ingredients, of course. Seats are very popular, so reservations are recommended.

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13.0 km

Carlsgrüner Allee

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A beautiful avenue leads from Bad Steben to Carlsgrün. In summer, it provides cooling shade.

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15.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.94 km

3.74 km

2.31 km

1.63 km

631 m

Surfaces

5.40 km

4.34 km

2.02 km

1.48 km

1.27 km

724 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

3°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

January 11, 2025,Bayern (Oberfranken): US 52 Muschwitztal-Weg, Lichtenberg. 110125 (02/25)

I have @Kirschner Anja to thank for today's tour, on whose profile I discovered it recently. Thank you for that!

frankenwald-tourismus.de/detail/id=6087f52d0d7ea872058c7944

After the weather forecast was wrong in my favor for once (they had actually predicted bad, hazy weather with snow showers), I really enjoyed the tour today! The views over the valleys and the surrounding hills are more fun …

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February 1, 2022,Muschwitztalweg US 52 ❄💨💨

Actually, I had the Grenzer-Weg in mind today, but right at the beginning there was no path to be seen, hidden under snowdrifts. Spontaneously switched to US 52 and made a very nice tour through the Muschwitz valley. The path then went up along the ridge to Lichtenberg (magnificent views of the Thuringian side of the Muschwitz) and then the …

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March 23, 2022,Bad Steben - Lichtenberg - Krötenmühle - Bad Steben

A round trip from and to Bad Steben Kurpark. It went through the village to the northern heights near Mordlau and then following the signs to Lichtenberg. On the way I had to smile at a property about the wonderful pieces of art from and with nature. In Lichtenberg I just touched on the place and walked in the direction …

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