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Forchheim

Gößweinstein

Hartenreuth Chapel – Wichsenstein Rock Viewpoint loop from Kleingesee

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Gößweinstein

Hartenreuth Chapel – Wichsenstein Rock Viewpoint loop from Kleingesee

Hard

4.3

(29)

105

hikers

Hartenreuth Chapel – Wichsenstein Rock Viewpoint loop from Kleingesee

06:37

24.1km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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6.20 km

Kapuziner Cave and Ludwigshöhe Viewpoint

Highlight • Cave

Below the Ludwigshöhe is the Elisabeth Cave.
The water that is collected here is said to alleviate eye problems.

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6.77 km

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

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Built by Balthasar Neumann, the predominantly white interior is splendidly furnished. In the votive chamber that can be visited, over 100 life-size wax figures are exhibited, which were donated as …

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6.95 km

View of Gößweinstein Castle

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Beautiful castle towering over Gössweinstein

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7.18 km

View of Gößweinstein, with its basilica and castle, from Gernerfels

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A narrow staircase leads up to the Gernerfels. The climb is worth it, because above you can expect a great view of Gößweinstein. With the castle and the magnificent basilica, …

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10.8 km

Hartenreuth Chapel

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Right on the roadside stands a tiny chapel under a mighty deciduous tree. From the chapel you have a great view over the wide hills of the Franconian Switzerland.

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14.5 km

Wichsenstein Rock Viewpoint

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Beautiful view from the viewing rock over the heights of Franconian Switzerland

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21.6 km

Knopfstein (Bärnfels Mushroom)

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The "button stone" is also called "Bärnfelser Pilz" and is an extraordinary rock formation near Bärnfels. The shape is reminiscent of a trouser button and was created by the weathering of the various layers of rock.

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22.9 km

Reibertsberg Cave

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The rock of the Fredriksberg cave is made of dolomite. This cave is winter quarters of bats.

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24.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

5.79 km

3.75 km

1.92 km

Surfaces

6.75 km

5.90 km

5.12 km

2.97 km

363 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Hartenreuth Chapel – Wichsenstein Rock Viewpoint loop from Kleingesee

Kapuziner Cave and Ludwigshöhe Viewpoint

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

View of Gößweinstein Castle

View of Gößweinstein, with its basilica and castle, from Gernerfels

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