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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Ruins of Neideck Castle – Shell Spring loop from Wiesenttal

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Ruins of Neideck Castle – Shell Spring loop from Wiesenttal

Moderate

4.8

(83)

272

hikers

Ruins of Neideck Castle – Shell Spring loop from Wiesenttal

04:53

16.7km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.4 km for 305 m

Closed: • February 1-July 15 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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515 m

Scenic Stream in Wiesental

Highlight • River

Beautiful stream between the castles in the Wiesental and the great mixed forests.

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2

1.39 km

Bench on the Haager Art Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge to Hague with unique railing forged by Hague blacksmith.

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3

2.27 km

Ruins of Neideck Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruins Neideck is one of the landmarks of Franconian Switzerland. She was at risk of falling for a long time and was unable to enter. Since 2008 it's …

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2.84 km

Neideck Caves

Highlight • Cave

The Neidecker grotto is a karst cave with several accessible chambers, in which also stalactites can be seen. At the entrance of the grotto is a sign indicating the breeding …

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7.30 km

Dolomite rock formations in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Natural Monument

Specially shaped dolomite rocks hidden behind trees.

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6

8.52 km

Sugarloaf

Highlight • Summit

The Sugar Loaf invites you to a beautiful view. Make a snack with the bank.

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7

8.86 km

Beech Forest in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The path in the beautiful beech forest leads past moss-covered stones.

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8

15.7 km

Shell Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wonderfully set in shell limestone.
But unfortunately dry at the moment.
But it gushes around the spring.
Sufficient seating available.

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16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.95 km

3.28 km

2.70 km

644 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

4.63 km

3.10 km

2.47 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

27°C

16°C

94 %

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