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Plankenfels

Wiesent River at Neumühle – Luisenquelle and Picnic Area loop from Plankenfels

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Plankenfels

Wiesent River at Neumühle – Luisenquelle and Picnic Area loop from Plankenfels

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Wiesent River at Neumühle – Luisenquelle and Picnic Area loop from Plankenfels

01:35

5.91km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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2.39 km

Wiesent River at Neumühle

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This section of the path is actually a trail through boggy terrain if the weather was previously wet. The height of the path is only centimeters higher than that of …

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2.94 km

Luisenquelle and Picnic Area

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It couldn't be more idyllic. A wonderful place! And in contrast to some of the pictures here, the spring and the rest area were cut free and mowed.

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3.20 km

Hammer Cave

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⚠️ When you reach the top of the rock, a shaft opens.

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3.28 km

Wiesent Valley (Upper Wiesenttal)

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Beautiful hiking section through the upper Wiesenttal. Still mostly quiet and unknown.

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3.80 km

View of Albrecht's Cave and the Wiesent River

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3.95 km

Plankenfels Castle

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An old, somewhat mysterious masonry nestled around the rock. Privately owned and therefore not to be visited from the inside.

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4.49 km

From the bridge over the Wiesent (view direction Plankenfels) one has a great view of the rock formations on the right, which are reflected in the water. Beyond the bridge lies the oak mill (built in the 18th century)

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5.35 km

Hiking Car Park Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Perfect location for parking and resting

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5.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.29 km

1.07 km

975 m

477 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

2.25 km

851 m

227 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Wiesent River at Neumühle – Luisenquelle and Picnic Area loop from Plankenfels

Wiesent River at Neumühle

Luisenquelle and Picnic Area

Hammer Cave

Wiesent Valley (Upper Wiesenttal)

View of Albrecht's Cave and the Wiesent River

Plankenfels Castle

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