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June 23, 2018

Pottensteiner Höhenweg

Moderate

02:53

10.4km

3.6km/h

180m

190m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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452 m

Pottenstein Castle

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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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724 m

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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1.64 km

Hofmann Chapel

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Beautiful place for rest and contemplation.. the next shelter is at the Himmelsleiter

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1.84 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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3.65 km

Elbersberg Field Chapel

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The contemplative, small Elbersberg chapel is located on the fine Pottenstein <> Elbersberg hiking trail. With a rest option next to it.

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6.47 km

Devil's Cave, Pottenstein

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The Devil's Cave is an impressive stalactite cave and part of the “Jura Caves Adventure World”. It is the largest of the numerous caves in Franconian Switzerland and a popular …

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7.43 km

Schöngrund Lake

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The Schöngrundsee was artificially created in 1943 and is a popular destination for boating.

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10.0 km

Beer garden painting

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There is next to the beer garden nor a miniature golf course

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10.3 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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10.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.08 km

2.74 km

964 m

332 m

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.94 km

881 m

870 m

749 m

701 m

218 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Pottensteiner Höhenweg

Pottenstein Castle

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle from the Hohe Warte

Hofmann Chapel

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

Elbersberg Field Chapel

Devil's Cave, Pottenstein

Schöngrund Lake

Beer garden painting

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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