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Gößweinstein Rock Trail – Marienfelsen loop from Gößweinstein

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Gößweinstein

Gößweinstein Rock Trail – Marienfelsen loop from Gößweinstein

Hard

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Gößweinstein Rock Trail – Marienfelsen loop from Gößweinstein

04:17

15.2km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 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 7.73 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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250 m

Gößweinstein Rock Trail

Highlight • Trail

Short, but beautiful climb below the castle Gößweinstein. The path leads partly over wooden stairs and can therefore be handled well.

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419 m

Marienfelsen

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The Marienfelsen is located below Gößweinstein Castle in the Schmitt complex. From the viewing platform you have a beautiful view of the Wiesenttal.

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619 m

Cliffside Trail and Viewpoint in Franconian Switzerland – Franconian Jura Nature Park

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A shady walk in the valley is always a good alternative to at least escape the heat of summer

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3.51 km

View of the rock formations in Tüchersfeld

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An indescribably beautiful setting, half-timbered houses, castle and rocks in harmony. You have to see it live.

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8.00 km

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the hiking trail there is a great view of Pottenstein, the mighty rocks on the outskirts of the village and Pottenstein Castle.

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8.74 km

Püttlach Watermill

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Quiet and busy area

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8.95 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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14.7 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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15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

4.41 km

3.54 km

1.28 km

588 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

3.52 km

3.35 km

2.67 km

1.15 km

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Gößweinstein Rock Trail – Marienfelsen loop from Gößweinstein

Gößweinstein Rock Trail

Marienfelsen

Cliffside Trail and Viewpoint in Franconian Switzerland – Franconian Jura Nature Park

View of the rock formations in Tüchersfeld

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle

Püttlach Watermill

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

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