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Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Wiesenttal

Gößweinstein Castle – Sophien Cave loop from Muggendorf

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Running trails & routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Wiesenttal

Gößweinstein Castle – Sophien Cave loop from Muggendorf

Hard

4.8

(4)

98

runners

Gößweinstein Castle – Sophien Cave loop from Muggendorf

04:57

39.7km

1,050m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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3.92 km

Burg Burggaillenreuth

Highlight • Castle

The castle can not only be visited, but there is also lunch in the restaurant, such as Schäuferle.

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2

4.53 km

The Old Schlossberg – Early Celtic fortification

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The early Celtic fortification is considered one of the most beautiful such prehistoric buildings. It lies on a hilltop, which breaks off moderately on three sides and almost perpendicular to …

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3

10.7 km

Gößweinstein Castle

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One of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland. The exact year of construction is uncertain as there are no detailed written reports or investigations. Count Gozwin expanded Gößweinstein Castle into …

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4

12.1 km

Luisenterrasse Viewpoint

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The Luisenterrasse is located in the Karl Brückner complex, which connects Gößweinstein and Behringersmühle via a hiking trail. In Behringersmühle the streams Ailsbach and Püttlach flow into the Wiesent. You …

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5

18.9 km

Ailsbachtal Trail

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Fairytale trail through the forest and past fascinating rock formations.

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19.7 km

Rennerfels-Etagenhöhle

Cave Entrance

21.7 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

22.0 km

Sophien Cave

Highlight • Cave

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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22.9 km

Burg Rabenstein

Castle

10

30.6 km

Old Ditch

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Beautiful, steep and slippery.

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34.6 km

Riesenburg

Cave Entrance

12

36.4 km

Adlerstein Rock Formation and Viewpoint

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High rock formation that is exposed. A small, fine view from an erected bench rounds off the place.

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39.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

8.53 km

6.51 km

2.98 km

1.35 km

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

11.5 km

9.72 km

4.01 km

1.71 km

363 m

122 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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