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Poppberg Castle Ruins – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Schwend

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Poppberg Castle Ruins – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Schwend

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Poppberg Castle Ruins – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Schwend

04:38

40.0km

820m

Running

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

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Poppberg

Högenbachtal, Lichtenegg, Beselberg mit westlichem Birgland

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Start point

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9.58 km

Poppberg Village

Highlight • Settlement

The inn used to be a smithy with small farms for generations, hence the name "Schmie". In the summer of 1950 was the establishment of the inn "Zum alten Schloss". …

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10.9 km

Poppberg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

It's easy to lose track of time here. A very well-preserved ruin with a magical feel.

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12.3 km

Clearing at Buchenberg

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The photographer's heart beats faster here. The paths here are wonderful for running / hiking.

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13.4 km

Country Inn Zum Ritter

Highlight • Restaurant

The inn, which has been licensed for 140 years, is to be located directly on the path that the then knights of Lichtenegg followed to Poppberg Castle. Cozy, beautiful natural …

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16.2 km

Viewpoint

21.4 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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22.2 km

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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22.3 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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22.6 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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40.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

8.51 km

4.26 km

3.19 km

701 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

9.07 km

8.75 km

6.32 km

2.58 km

224 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Poppberg Castle Ruins – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Schwend

Poppberg Village

Poppberg Castle Ruins

Clearing at Buchenberg

Country Inn Zum Ritter

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

Emil Rock

Stone Crown

Turk's Rock

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