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Landkreis Bayreuth

Hollfeld

Zwernitz Castle – Oriental Building loop from Hollfeld

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Hollfeld

Zwernitz Castle – Oriental Building loop from Hollfeld

Moderate

5.0

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Zwernitz Castle – Oriental Building loop from Hollfeld

01:29

24.7km

320m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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1.08 km

Kainach Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Beautiful route along the Kainachbaches, from Hollfeld to Kainach, then on to Wonsees. From there the Schwalbach along to the source in Schirradorf.

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2.12 km

Water Wheel and Memorial Cross on the Kainach

Highlight • Monument

The water wheel in the Kainach is part of the children's adventure trail. Right next to it is a comfortable bench and a memorial cross in memory of the dead pilgrims from Mariaweiher.

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3.50 km

The lovely Kaiserbachtal between Krögelstein and Zedersitz is a popular destination especially in summer. At other times of the year, make sure that it has not rained for at least a week before crossing the valley, as the meadow paths become very swampy.
Starting point of the tour is Kainach. At the village well of Kainach turn on the opposite side in the Kaiserbachtal a (Franconian mountain path). Follow this beautiful valley with its right and left standing rocks until just before Krögelstein.
The village Krögelstein with its imposing rocks, like the "Old Fritz" and the floor cave is worth a detour.

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5.67 km

Krögelstein Rock Village

Highlight • Natural Monument

The picturesque rock village Krögelstein in the northern Franconian Switzerland is embedded in the narrow valley of the Kaiserbach. The fields are located on the heights and meadows in the upper and lower valley. The arc of an old masonry, the remnant of the castle of the Knights of Crogelstein, is arched over a narrow gorge below the church. In July 1523, soldiers of the Swabian League set fire to the castle and laid four tons of powder under the large Wartturm, which lifted it from the ground and threw it into the ditch. The landmark of the village is the "Old Fritz", a 30m high dolomite rock. Worth mentioning are the "Sweden Rock" and the "Lion Rock", which has the shape of a lying lion.

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8.06 km

Wonsees Town Center and St. Laurentius Church

Highlight • Settlement

The market town of Wonsees belongs to the Kasendorf administrative community. It has a population of 1,133. The mayor is Andreas Pöhner.
The Franconian Marienweg (Mary's Trail) runs through Wonsees, but numerous other hiking trails also attract tourists. Popular destinations include the Sanspareil Rock Garden and Zwernitz Castle.

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9.73 km

Zwernitz Castle

Highlight • Castle

Zwernitz Castle, first mentioned in documents in 1156, is perched on a huge rock massif. At that time, the 32-meter high keep was used for the transmission of smoke signals to Plassenburg to Kulmbach. From the castle you have a magnificent view over the Franconian Switzerland. In the immediate vicinity of the castle Zwernitz is the rock garden Sanspareil with the Oriental building.

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9.92 km