Eibgrat – Tanzlinde Spies loop from Burgruine Riegelstein

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Eibgrat – Tanzlinde Spies loop from Burgruine Riegelstein

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Eibgrat – Tanzlinde Spies loop from Burgruine Riegelstein

01:51

6.08km

140m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.02 km for 1.19 km

Waypoints

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1.29 km

View of Fernmeldeturm Riegelstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice vantage point with a view of the Riegelstein telecommunications tower. Please be careful, the edge of the rock is not secured.

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1.63 km

Viewpoint with bench on the Eibgrat

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place for a short rest in the middle of the via ferrata, a "sky ladder" leads to the viewing platform with the benches. Unfortunately, the view is very limited.

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2.22 km

Eibgrat

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2.5 km alpine tour in the middle of Franconia. Surefootedness required!

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2.35 km

Picnic area with panoramic view of Spieß at the entrance to Eibgrat

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To be found at the entrance to the Eibgrat, and with a panoramic view of Spieß.

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3.49 km

Tanzlinde Spies

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Nice shady place for the Kirwa and other events. There is also a hikers' car park here outside of the festive season, the wooden floor under the dancing linden tree …

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6.08 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

1.17 km

538 m

282 m

Surfaces

2.13 km