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: March 20, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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1.29 km

Schöngrundsee Lakeside Trail

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That's how it has to be as a path, a bit of rock, water and narrow paths, that fits.✌️🤗

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1.48 km

Trail from Pottenstein to the Teufelshöhle (west shore of the Schöngrundsee)

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Beautiful, wild romantic way.

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1.48 km

Narrow passage near Schöngrundsee

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Keep your head down a little… everything is doable… Beautiful passage on the trail

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2.01 km

Trail Above the Devil's Cave

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Dolomitfelsen

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2.10 km

Little Devil's Hole

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Above the Devil's Cave, the grotto can be reached via a beautiful single trail.

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6.92 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

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Definitely worth going up the 150 steps. Free ascent with a great panoramic view.

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8.17 km

Pottenstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland and houses a castle museum. It rises on a rock above the town of Pottenstein in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in Bavaria.

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8.81 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

2.61 km

1.56 km

791 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

2.50 km

1.90 km

1.11 km

776 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Schöngrundsee Lakeside Trail

Trail from Pottenstein to the Teufelshöhle (west shore of the Schöngrundsee)

Narrow passage near Schöngrundsee

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Little Devil's Hole

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