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Shaded Hollow Way – Obertrubach Hiking Trails loop from Obertrubach

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Obertrubach

Shaded Hollow Way – Obertrubach Hiking Trails loop from Obertrubach

Moderate

4.8

(410)

1,288

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Shaded Hollow Way – Obertrubach Hiking Trails loop from Obertrubach

02:38

9.34km

190m

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

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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25 m

Obertrubach village center and jurisdiction boundary stone

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Cozy little community, surrounded by woods and meadows. Especially the well-kept town center takes you on a mental journey back in time to the Middle Ages.

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1.16 km

Obertrubach Nature Trail

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The Obertrubach nature trail has 23 information boards that provide insights into landscape development and reveal detailed knowledge of native plant species that can also be found on site.
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1.51 km

Shaded Hollow Way

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impressive ravine, which can be oppressive even in the dark

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2.04 km

Bäckerleithe Rock Arch

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Easy to miss and a short but arduous climb.

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2.22 km

Rock arch in the Leienfels Forest

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There are also two small biotopes on the hiking trail to Obertrubach

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6.64 km

Viewpoint at Hohler Fels Ruins

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Located directly under the high rock in the castle.

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6.87 km

View of Bärnfels Church

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A super nice view of the church in Bärnfels

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8.21 km

Obertrubach Hiking Trails

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Very spacious and branched out ... you can really enjoy the peace and quiet

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9.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

2.53 km

1.64 km

492 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.49 km

1.63 km

1.50 km

217 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 18 August

23°C

16°C

81 %

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Comments

September 3, 2022,Burgruinen Leienfels und Bärnfels

Small circular tour to the ruins of Leienfels and Bärnfels from the hiking car park near Obertrubach.

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February 17, 2025,Von Obertrubach nach Bärnfels und zur Ruine Leienfels

In bright sunshine ☀️ I set off from the hiking car park in Obertrubach. I hike along forest and meadow paths past the Hosenknopfstein 🪨 to Bärnfels, where I walk around the "Drei Linden" inn to climb a few steps to the castle ruins 🏰. Up here you have a wonderful view of the town and numerous opportunities to take …

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March 8, 2025,Ruine Bärnfels und Leienfels - Runde von Obertrubach

Today we were out and about in Franconian Switzerland for the first time in a long time. We started at the hiking car park in Obertrubach. There are great views and many highlights along the route. It certainly won't be the last time we've been here - we'll be back!

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October 18, 2023,Schattiger Hohlweg – Burgruine Leienfels Runde von Bärnfels

This hike is highly recommended. Not too long, not too steep, and incredibly beautiful. Lots of benches along the way

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May 26, 2024,Runde von Obertrubach nach Leienfels und Bärnfels

The hike begins at the car park in Obertrubach. If you want, you can start the hike before you get to the town, as there are parking spaces on the street. The hike goes over many meadow paths.
There is a steep descent behind the Bärnfels. If it's wet, it's more for experienced hikers who can hold on.
You can …

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August 11, 2022,Burgruine Leienfels und Bärnfels, Runde von Obertrubach

Did a shorter tour today, was also very nice. Unfortunately, after the ruins, we took the wrong path and then crisscrossed the forest a bit until we found the right path. At the end we ate an ice cream in Obertrubach.

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June 18, 2022,Burgruine Leienfels EF

Today we went again to a ruin. We were there at 7 and the temperatures were still pleasant. The castle itself is not that big but it is on a cliff where there is a nice view. We continued through narrow paths almost always in the middle of the forest 🌳 stone formations to admire everywhere. The whole thing is …

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January 7, 2023,Burgruine Leienfels – Burgruine Bärnfels Runde von Obertrubach

Very nice autumn hike. A bit confusing in the hiking signs

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Shaded Hollow Way – Obertrubach Hiking Trails loop from Obertrubach

Obertrubach village center and jurisdiction boundary stone

Obertrubach Nature Trail

Shaded Hollow Way

Bäckerleithe Rock Arch

Rock arch in the Leienfels Forest

Viewpoint at Hohler Fels Ruins

View of Bärnfels Church

Obertrubach Hiking Trails

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