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Upper Palatinate

Amberg-Sulzbach

Seven Brothers and the Big Bear – Neidstein Castle loop from Etzelwang

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Upper Palatinate

Amberg-Sulzbach

Seven Brothers and the Big Bear – Neidstein Castle loop from Etzelwang

Moderate

4.4

(25)

98

hikers

Seven Brothers and the Big Bear – Neidstein Castle loop from Etzelwang

03:32

12.4km

290m

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: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.49 km

Seven Brothers and the Big Bear

Highlight • Natural Monument

Seven brothers and a big bear is the name for this great rock formation. An ideal hike in late autumn or spring, because then you can see the many rocks best.

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2.41 km

Rupprechtstein

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Castle ruins of a hilltop castle built in the 13th century. It is privately owned.

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2.51 km

Rock formations in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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On the outskirts of Rupprechtstein

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9.93 km

Neidstein Castle

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Neidstein Castle is a 16th century castle, it was built in 1513 as the residence of the von Brand family. According to finds and documentation, the original castle complex came …

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10.1 km

Franzosenloch Cave

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Nice little hole at the bottom of the rock. The cave is also called Philip's Cave. Sinter jewelry can be seen inside.

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10.4 km

Rock Faces Below Neidstein Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Unusual rock formation below Neidstein Castle

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10.4 km

Ivy Curtain Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

You have to wonder what nature creates by itself.

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10.4 km

Vogelloch (Theodor’s Cave)

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The bird hole is also called Theodor's Cave.

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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.33 km

3.32 km

1.15 km

402 m

102 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

3.23 km

1.48 km

1.36 km

1.07 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Saturday 27 June

36°C

21°C

25 %

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