Sophien Cave – Wiesent River loop from Burg Rabenstein

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

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Sophien Cave – Wiesent River loop from Burg Rabenstein

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Sophien Cave – Wiesent River loop from Burg Rabenstein

02:53

10.3km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.09 km for 130 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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366 m

Panorama Trail to Rabenstein Castle and Sophien Cave

Highlight • Trail

A very beautiful trail with a primeval forest feel. Visits to Rabenstein Castle and the Sophienhöhle cave are only possible with a guided tour.

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901 m

Panoramic view of Rabenstein Castle

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Already at the Schweinsberg car park you have a wonderful view of Rabenstein Castle and the Klausstein Chapel from the summit cross.

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983 m

Erwein's Rest

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Count Erwein von Schönborn zu Wiesentheid repaired Rabenstein Castle. In addition, a promenade path with facilities had been created around the castle on both sides of the valley. At this point near the castle was one of his favorite spots.

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1.04 km

Sophien Cave

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Nice cave. Especially recommended: Saturdays from about 18 to 20 clock is here "Sophie at Night". Then you can explore the cave yourself. The entire cave is illuminated in beautiful …

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1.34 km

Viewpoint

2.10 km

View of the Franconian Switzerland countryside

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A great hike in a beautiful landscape.

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5.07 km

View of Waischenfeld from Hohe Warte

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The view from here over Waischenfeld is fantastically beautiful, a popular place for a break in summer.

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6.23 km

Trail to Hohe Warte

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The slopes and rocks around the Hohe Warte are worth exploring. There is no one way.

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7.01 km

Wiesent River

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Beautiful hiking trail along the Wiesent. Steel bridge leads over the Wiesent into a path through the meadow. It is private property, but permitted for hikers.

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

1.97 km

1.18 km

669 m

160 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

2.11 km

2.05 km

780 m

422 m

228 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

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Comments

August 17, 2025,Waischenfeld, Hohe Warte und Burg Rabenstein

Our August hike with the hiking group starts in Waischenfeld at the hiking car park, right next to the summit cross.
We continue over Sock and Stein through forests and meadows to the Hohe Warte.
We stop for a delicious beer 🍺 at the Heckel Brewery to refresh ourselves, then continue to Rabenstein Castle with its fantastic view.
We return …

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June 8, 2024,Wanderung

Barefoot hike!
But not recommended, as the gravel and tar portion of the entire route is far too high

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August 26, 2022,Von Waischenfeld zur Burg Rabenstein

It's Tour 12 from the book "Mystical Paths". The small additional detours to the caves and the Schweinsberg view really made us sweat. We will visit the Sophienhöhle on Sunday with the hiking group.

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August 2, 2022,Waischenfeld -> Burg Rabenstein -> Sophienhöhle 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

Start of today's tour was the parking lot between the tourist information and school in Waischenfeld. From there our hike led us to Rabenstein Castle. Since our actual goal was the stalactite cave "Sophienhöhle", we only visited the castle from the outside in order to get to the Sophienhöhle via a beautiful forest path. Unlike the Devil's Cave, where guided …

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November 17, 2022,...,Sophienhöhle von Waischenfeld...

... nice round with lots of water from above, a herd of sharps 🐏🐏🐏 that was driven home, slippery paths, closed caves, views that reflect the beauty of the Bayreuth area even in foggy weather..

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June 7, 2023,Zum Naturparadies Burg Rabenstein - Falknerei und Sophienhöhle - Gelber Ring

From Bischof-Nausea-Platz in the direction of Rathaus I, turn left in front of the Rathaus and cross the bridge. Follow the riverside path and sculpture path downstream past the hammer mill to the powder mill. After the powder mill, turn left into the Wassertal. Straight on at the next junction. Cross the road between Waischenfeld and Oberailsfeld and continue in …

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May 26, 2024,Runde ab Waischenfeld: Pulvermühle - Burg Rabenstein - Sophienhöhle - Hannberg.

Today, on Trinity Sunday, I had to do my duties before I could start hiking. My tour was therefore not too long, so that I was able to spend enough time in Waischenfeld at the end of the hike.
A successful day of hiking.

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