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Ringwall Alte Burg – Altenstein Castle Ruins loop from Hafenpreppach

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Lower Franconia

Ringwall Alte Burg – Altenstein Castle Ruins loop from Hafenpreppach

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Ringwall Alte Burg – Altenstein Castle Ruins loop from Hafenpreppach

02:38

9.48km

170m

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 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

312 m

Lake at Hafenpreppach

Highlight • Lake

2

2.46 km

Ringwall Alte Burg

Highlight • Historical Site

Hidden side highlights in sparse forests.

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3

5.67 km

Altenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruins are located on a 452 meter high hill. From here you have a great view of the Haßberge and in good weather the view even extends as far as Bamberg.

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4

5.70 km

Evangelical Church of Altenstein

Highlight • Religious Site

The community had originally planned to have the old Protestant church from 1561 demolished. But the monument protection authorities intervened. As a result, the church fell into increasing disrepair. After …

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5

5.94 km

Altenstein Village Square Fountain

Highlight • Structure

The residents of Altenstein meet at this fountain. Hikers can also take a rest here under cover.

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6

6.06 km

Altenstein Nesting Station

Highlight • Structure

An old transformer house was converted into a shelter for birds and saved from demolition. A good idea and sensible use in terms of nature conservation. The information board is worth reading.
In general, there are numerous sights in Altenstein.

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7

7.53 km

Steep Forest Trail in Naturpark Haßberge

Highlight • Trail

Nice trail, unfortunately there is sometimes a lot of wood in the way.

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8

9.10 km

View of Hafenpreppach Pond

Highlight • Lake

Three lakes or ponds are located on the outskirts of Hafenpreppach. It's nice to see that one of them is developing into a biotope.

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B

9.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.86 km

1.48 km

1.14 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

5.33 km

2.60 km

1.13 km

345 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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October 10, 2021,Von Altenstein über Hafenpreppach zum Hertasee Haßberge

Entire hike with description and pictures on my Facebook page "Hiking SW and surroundings"

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