View of Eschenfelden – Alte Bürg Rock Formation loop from Königstein (VGem)

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View of Eschenfelden – Alte Bürg Rock Formation loop from Königstein (VGem)

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View of Eschenfelden – Alte Bürg Rock Formation loop from Königstein (VGem)

02:35

8.56km

290m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.31 km

View of Eschenfelden

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Great landscape with beautiful hiking trails.

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2.48 km

Riglashof

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4.44 km

Blauberg Cave

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Great cave that goes deep. Don't forget your flashlight!

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5.33 km

Forest Trail to Hohe Zant

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Through the forest on the unmarked path up to the ridge and then always along the ridge to the Hohe Zant.

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6.21 km

Hohe Zant Mountain Hut and Woodland Beer Garden

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Unfortunately, the economy is currently closed during Corona times. So it's best to bring your own rucksack provisions.

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7.41 km

View of Ossinger and Breitenstein

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Great view over the countryside.

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7.43 km

Alte Bürg Rock Formation

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Craggy rock massif that was once an important fortification. From here you could get to Eschenfelden over the Wachtbergkamm. Unfortunately the path is overgrown and almost impassable.

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7.74 km

Rock formation with keyhole

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Interesting rock formations with a bottleneck, unfortunately not easy to reach

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8.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

1.75 km

986 m

823 m

Surfaces

4.99 km

1.47 km

1.06 km

590 m

453 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

1°C

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Comments

April 7, 2024,Vergessene Pfade / Fränkische (Hersbrucker) Schweiz - Tour 29 (Vergessene Welt um die Hohe Zant) ☀️🥾😉

Since we were coming back from Munich anyway, we took the opportunity and tackled a path in Hersbrucker Schweiz as a Sunday hike 👌🏼🥾☀️😉

We then arrived at the starting point shortly before 4 p.m., but were able to enjoy the round in wonderful spring weather 💪🏼☀️😊

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August 12, 2023,Vergessene Welt um die Hohe Zant (VP29)

Today again a tour from the book Forgotten Paths Franconian Switzerland. This time the paths weren't quite as adventurous as on the first two tours.
The quite impressive rock formation Alte Bürg is very overgrown and would certainly come into its own when there are no leaves. A bit of scrambling around was announced again today.

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January 16, 2022,Riesentor, Blauberghöhle und alte Bürg

The hike leads through the promising mountains east of Eschenfelden. It is from the book "Forgotten Paths" in Franconian Switzerland by Bernhard Pabst.
Sometimes you have to search a bit how to proceed, especially with the snow at the moment 🤪. But it is definitely recommended!

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March 17, 2024,Wanderung Eschenfelden - Riesentor am Holzberg – Hohe Zant

Hike from Eschenfelden
Via the small gate to the giant gate on the Holzberg. We continue to the Appleshöhle, which is privately owned and therefore not accessible. The climb to the high Zant is quite clear and enjoyable. Once at the top, the hut doesn't open until May, which doesn't surprise us. We brought a snack with us and rested …

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