Schönrain Castle Ruins – Schönrain Ruins loop from Neuendorf

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Schönrain Castle Ruins – Schönrain Ruins loop from Neuendorf

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Schönrain Castle Ruins – Schönrain Ruins loop from Neuendorf

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1.96km

100m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 919 m for 46 m

After 1.03 km for 14 m

Waypoints

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887 m

Schönrain Castle Ruins

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One of the most amazing ruins you can visit in the area.

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Schönrain Ruins

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This former Benedictine monastery has a wild history of destruction and rebuilding. It was largely destroyed in the War of 1525, the Count of Rieneck built it as a residential …

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1.92 km

Old Cellar of the Former Betzenmühle

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Natural stone vaults along the way, partly in ruins

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1.96 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.25 km

362 m

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

917 m

655 m

362 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

May 19, 2024,Burgruine Schönrain

Schönrain is one of the few castle ruins in Lower Franconia that has almost completely preserved its stone structure. The ruins, including the residential buildings and the stair tower, are still in excellent condition. Beautiful Gothic window frames surround the buildings everywhere.

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