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View of Hohenstein Castle – Ankatal Gorge loop from Treuf

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View of Hohenstein Castle – Ankatal Gorge loop from Treuf

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4.8

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View of Hohenstein Castle – Ankatal Gorge loop from Treuf

03:12

11.4km

220m

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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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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894 m

View of Hohenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the Paul Pfinzing way to Hohenstein Castle, the landmark of the Franconian Jura.

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1.52 km

Hidden Rock Formation in Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

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There are several beautiful rock formations to see here.

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6.49 km

Ankatal Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Impressive rocks and narrow paths. You have to enjoy that.

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7.12 km

Pegnitz Valley Wooden Bridge

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There are a few pedestrian and railway bridges here. Worth seeing !

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7.58 km

Pegnitz River Path

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The path runs close to the river, so you can observe numerous waterfowl in the river landscape.

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8.11 km

Waterfall in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Idyllic place with a rest area (also with a table) and a refreshingly cool stream for tired wrists/feet 😊

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9.45 km

Waterfall and spring in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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The Harnbach plunges here over several tufa steps, forming a small, enchanted waterfall.

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10.6 km

Abandoned cottage in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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This is where nature prevails.

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.97 km

1.84 km

1.66 km

838 m

119 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

3.17 km

1.71 km

1.50 km

1.49 km

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

23°C

9°C

24 %

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Comments

March 22, 2026,Huskyfreunde auf Hohenstein

...together again after a long time! It was beautiful! 😊

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March 13, 2024,Hersbrucker Schweiz: Vom Pegnitztal zu Burg Hohenstein

Today my destination was once again Hohenstein Castle, the landmark of Hersbruck Switzerland. This time, however, I set out from a different direction.

So I started the tour from Rupprechtstegen in the Pegnitztal. I first followed the river for a bit past swans and ducks to the Harnbacher mill.

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October 2, 2021,Andreaskirche – Ankatal u Harnbachtal Runde von Rupprechtstegen

For us the most beautiful hike in the Pegnitztal, very varied, well marked

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April 10, 2023,Wasserspiele und Burgenzauber

Based on "Hiking in the legendary Nuremberg region" by Alexander Pavel

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August 28, 2022,Rundwanderung von Rupprechtstegen durchs Ankatal zur Burg Hohenstein, zurück über Treuf, Grießmühle und Harnbachtal

Today with son Klaus on the way. Even if the condition is different, it was a wonderful hiking day on a classic hiking route in the Frankenalb. 55 years ago, at the beginning of my wanderlust, I hiked from Rupprechtstegen to Hohenstein Castle for the first time.

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October 2, 2021,Ankatal, Andreaskirche - Griesmühle - Harnbachtal Runde von Rupprechtstegen

A wonderful, varied hike. I can only recommend it

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August 28, 2022,Rupprechtstegen Runde: Ankatal > Andreaskirche > Hohenstein > Griesmühle > Harnbachtal

🔵🔵🔵🔵⚪️ (4.2)

Old family tour in the Franconian Alb. Been here so many times, but never at the Harnbach Waterfall.

Natural juicy green....

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September 13, 2025,Durchs Ankatal nach Hohenstein

The adjective-rich description comes from the municipality of Kirchensittenbach. A varied and beautiful tour in any case.

Accommodation recommendation: Landidyll Hotel zum alten Schloss in Kleedorf

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View of Hohenstein Castle – Ankatal Gorge loop from Treuf

View of Hohenstein Castle

Hidden Rock Formation in Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

Ankatal Gorge

Pegnitz Valley Wooden Bridge

Pegnitz River Path

Waterfall in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waterfall and spring in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Abandoned cottage in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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