Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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5.68 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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6.63 km

View of Pottenstein Castle

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Nice view of the castle from the weather vane or the mountain rescue cross.

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6.80 km

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle from the Hohe Warte

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Great view from the weather flag on the castle and Pottenstein

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7.05 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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8.75 km

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

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Beautiful, wild romantic way.

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8.75 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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9.28 km

Trail Above the Devil's Cave

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Dolomitfelsen

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9.37 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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11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

3.55 km

937 m

878 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.03 km

2.85 km

2.18 km

1.74 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 April

13°C

6°C

74 %

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Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

View of Pottenstein Castle

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle from the Hohe Warte