Lillach Spring – Lillach Valley Trail loop from Hiltpoltstein

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Lillach Spring – Lillach Valley Trail loop from Hiltpoltstein

Hard

4.4

(25)

100

hikers

Lillach Spring – Lillach Valley Trail loop from Hiltpoltstein

05:56

21.5km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

LSG "Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst" im Regierungsbezirk Oberfranken

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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886 m

View of Hiltpoltstein and Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coming out of a small forest tunnel, a beautiful panoramic view of Hiltpoltstein with its striking rock castle opens up

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6.06 km

Lillach Spring

Highlight • Natural

The Lillach has a lot to offer, not only the sinter terraces, but also a real spring. The spring water flows beautifully from under a stone and across the path. …

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6.22 km

Hiking trail along the Lillach

Highlight • Trail

Very nice hiking trail a little above the main route. Nice to run and in the shade.

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6.75 km

Lillach Tufa Terraces

Highlight • Waterfall

Really a highlight that is second to none. The path along the Lillach has a few steps (therefore it is only partially suitable for prams), but it is well developed …

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7.14 km

Picnic Area by the Lillach After the Sinter Terraces

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After the terraces, you walk along a beautiful wooden path and up some steps. Here, in the middle of the forest, you will find a wonderful rest area with a …

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7.17 km

Small Waterfalls in Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst

Highlight • Waterfall

The waterfalls are always beautiful to see - a highlight in every season

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7.34 km

Lillach Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easily walkable paths and footbridges. In great shape. In the later course, in order to get to the rest platform, a few steps have to be mastered.

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17.5 km

View of the Three Peaks (Franconian Switzerland)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A "must see" in Franconian Switzerland, everyone knows the three peaks in Tyrol, but here they are also breathtaking 🌳

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21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

3.53 km

2.52 km

1.94 km

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.60 km

4.98 km

4.15 km

3.81 km

2.68 km

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

January 27, 2024,Gräfenberg, Lillachtal, Großenohe

Just soaked up the sun today! And strangely enough, I was pretty much alone, which really surprises me, especially for the Sinterrasses!
But of course I really enjoyed it!

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