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View of Heinersreuth Castle – Triplet Beech loop from Elbersreuth

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View of Heinersreuth Castle – Triplet Beech loop from Elbersreuth

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View of Heinersreuth Castle – Triplet Beech loop from Elbersreuth

02:50

9.79km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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Start point

Guest House

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740 m

Döbraberg View Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful, shady rest area with a wonderful view of the Rodach Valley, Schwarzenbach/Wald and the Döbraberg with its dome.

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1.07 km

Various hiking trails lead past the two houses of the Lower Wustuben. Wustuben is the vernacular name for Wustung (desert) and that used to mean destroyed or uninhabited houses. The two houses are uninhabited and left to decay (lost places).

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3.05 km

View of Heinersreuth Castle

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Heinersreuth Castle is privately owned by Baron Ludwig von Lerchenfeld. It was built around 1500 by the Barons von Wildenstein. In 1697 ownership passed to Carl Friedrich Freiherr Voit von Rieneck to Trun- and Traustadt, who was then raised to the rank of count. The castle was the seat of the patrimonial court. In 1823, King Maximilian I Joseph awarded the fief to Baron Maximilian Emanuel von Lerchenfeld, royal Bavarian minister. In 1827 the ministerial house was built next to the castle.

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3.51 km

Triplet Beech

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From the remains of an old trunk, three new, fast-growing trees emerged. The "triple beech" has now reached a substantial size. Its total circumference is an impressive 6.31 meters.

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3.60 km

Ski Slope in Naturpark Frankenwald

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The Birkholz lift near Heinersreuth is history. The lift's operators, the von Lerchenfeld family, closed in 2022. Climate change makes lift operation impossible in locations like Heinersreuth, they explained. This means that alpine skiing in the Kulmbach district is finally over. The Birkholz lift has existed since 1973.

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5.16 km

Schnebeser Knock viewpoint

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The Schnebeser Knock offers a wonderful panoramic view of the Franconian Forest and the Fichtel Mountains. The bench with information board invites you to take a break from hiking.

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6.56 km

Fitness Park Pressecker Knock

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This is where the Fitness-Steigla begins. It connects the barefoot path, the information center, and the recreational plateau in Lautengrund. Fitness equipment positioned at specific points promotes mental and physical fitness for all generations.

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8.04 km

Rabengrund

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A beautiful place, very lonely, almost unused path - an approach from the Frankenweg. Dreamlike silence, we will never forget.

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9.79 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

1.35 km

1.13 km

673 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

3.10 km

1.61 km

975 m

710 m

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

20°C

10°C

29 %

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Comments

September 19, 2025,Zum Pressecker Knock und zum letzten Skilift im Frankenwald

The last ski lift in the Kulmbach district is history. For decades, many thousands of people have sought winter skiing pleasure in Heinersreuth near Presseck. The von Lerchenfeld family made this possible thanks to the Birkholz lift they operate. Even après-ski was possible in a small hut. Plenty of sport, fun, and entertainment were guaranteed.

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July 13, 2025,Runde von Presseck

Afterwards we had a good meal at the Pressecker Hof - good food 👍

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January 11, 2024,Schnebeser Knock – Drillingsbuche Runde von Presseck

A pleasant up and down and beautiful view, great 😉👍😏

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April 23, 2025,Presseck - Frankenwaldsteigla Dreierknock

Before the big rush to the newly built observation tower near Presseck began, I took the opportunity to climb the 235 steps to the top. The panoramic view is phenomenal. The rush of visitors was limited this early morning, and I was able to thoroughly enjoy the panorama.
The official opening is on May 2nd.
After I finally found my …

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September 21, 2023,Wanderung frankenwaldsteigla dreierknock

That's true, if I'm not mistaken, my 26th Steigla. Unfortunately it is also the one with the worst signs. Between Elbersreuth and Wustuben there are 3 directions. From one I come into one I go and what do I do with the third? In Heinersreuth you can only go further if you suspect. Then you come out of the forest …

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November 1, 2023,231101 Knockrunde - Rundwanderung um Presseck

Today's autumn tour took us to Presseck in the Franconian Forest. There we hiked the Knockrunde. It initially started with a light fog, but this cleared up as the day went on. It was a very nice round. On the way we met a very nice couple, Antje and Andreas, who were walking the same route. We became friends and …

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June 15, 2024,Rabengrund - Elbersreuth - Heinersreuth - Presseck Steigla

Today was the last day with our loan dog Ari. The weather improved around midday and Ju remembered the beautiful Steigla near Presseck.
So the plan to walk this route was quickly made.

See also frankenwald-tourismus.de/detail/id=6087fb360d7ea872058c9760

At the beginning the access was a bit muddy and sometimes the path was overgrown with tall grass.

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May 30, 2022,FrankenwaldSteigla Dreierknock - Rabengrund Elbersreuth Wustuben Heinersreuth Schnebes Presseck

A not so long, but very rewarding Frankenwaldsteigla with mostly beautiful narrow paths, interesting views and great old trees. You can also pass the castle in Heinersreuth.
The Steigla is well marked. The best starting point from Kronach is the Elbersreuther Mühle/Rabengrund.
Follow the narrow Wallenfels-Presseck road until you come to a right-hand bend shortly after the Elbersreuth mill. Here …

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View of Heinersreuth Castle – Triplet Beech loop from Elbersreuth

Döbraberg View Picnic Area

Untere Wustuben Houses

View of Heinersreuth Castle

Triplet Beech

Ski Slope in Naturpark Frankenwald

Schnebeser Knock viewpoint

Fitness Park Pressecker Knock

Rabengrund

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