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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Coburg

Straufhain Castle Ruins – Straufhain Hut loop from Rudelsdorf

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Coburg

Straufhain Castle Ruins – Straufhain Hut loop from Rudelsdorf

Moderate

4.6

(16)

60

hikers

Straufhain Castle Ruins – Straufhain Hut loop from Rudelsdorf

01:46

6.14km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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947 m

Stone Seating Area at the Foot of Straufhain

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The Heldburger Gangschar is a tertiary volcanic system in the Franconian parts of northern Bavaria and southern Thuringia. It is named after the small town of Heldburg, whose surrounding area, …

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1.12 km

View of the Mossy Forest in Thuringian Forest

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Beautifully mossy old trees can be seen along the way

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1.51 km

Volcanic Breccia Outcrop at Straufhain

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The origin of the Straufhain is clearly explained on this board. The geological outcrop is right next to it and unfortunately has grown in a bit. Otherwise really very interesting. …

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1.61 km

Straufhain Castle Ruins

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Geologically very interesting, because the castle stands on a volcano.

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1.64 km

Straufhain Hut

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The Straufhain is a very popular destination, as evidenced by the many highlights at this point. The view there ranges from the Thuringian Slate Mountains, over the Thuringian Forest to …

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1.64 km

View of Veste Heldburg

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The view of Veste Heldburg is very nice. You can also see the Gleichberge, the Bleßberg, the Thuringian Forest or Veste Coburg from the summit. So it's worth it.

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2.35 km

Wooden Shelter on the Hiking Trail

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6.03 km

Border hiking trail in the district of Hildburghausen

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6.14 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

1.80 km

953 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

1.78 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

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