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Lichtenegg Castle Ruins – Turk's Rock loop from Fürnried

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Lichtenegg Castle Ruins – Turk's Rock loop from Fürnried

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Lichtenegg Castle Ruins – Turk's Rock loop from Fürnried

00:58

7.85km

220m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Högenbachtal, Lichtenegg, Beselberg mit westlichem Birgland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.69 km

Scenic Forest Trail with Rock Formations

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Very good to hike, nice shady section.

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3.45 km

View of Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

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The Lichtenegg castle ruins are believed to be a medieval aristocratic castle above the Lichtenegg village of the same name. The castle was first mentioned in a document 700 years …

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3.62 km

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

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The Lichtenegg castle ruins are believed to be a medieval aristocratic castle above the Lichtenegg village of the same name. The castle was first mentioned in a document 700 years …

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3.69 km

In the three-municipalities-angle Birgland-Pommelsbrunn-Weigendorf, lies Lichtenegg and here is next to the castle and the delicacies tavern "Old Schloss-Wirt Lichtenegg" worth a visit. Idyllically located, directly below and connected by …

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4.96 km

Emil Rock

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The Emilfelsen and other bizarre rocks, rock towers and limestone cliffs are characteristic of the Frankenalb. The approximately 10m high rock is something for pleasure climbers with moderate difficulty levels.

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5.06 km

Stone Crown

Highlight • Natural Monument

Two striking rocks that point to the sky like fingers. Embedded in a fine trail.

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5.31 km

Turk's Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

From Lichtenegg you reach the Türkenfelsen after about 2.5 km at the end of a high plateau. A massive and about 10m high rock wall. For rock-climbing families, this rock …

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6.34 km

Wurmrauch

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There is a red bench to take a break and enjoy the area.

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7.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.37 km

2.27 km

1.97 km

652 m

542 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.38 km

1.45 km

315 m

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

24°C

12°C

19 %

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Lichtenegg Castle Ruins – Turk's Rock loop from Fürnried

Scenic Forest Trail with Rock Formations

View of Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

Old Castle Inn Lichtenegg

Emil Rock

Stone Crown

Turk's Rock

Wurmrauch

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