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Fränkische Schweiz 3-Tage-Wanderung
A loop of 64.9 km from Aufsess. Along the way you climb 1,373 m and descend 1,394 m; the highest point is at 526 m. Walking time about 20 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Trail condition
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Along the way
- km 0.7 Ziegelbrunnen Spring
- km 0.8 Pavillon Veilbronn Shelter
- km 1.8 Pavillon Veilbronn Leidingshofer Tal Viewpoint
- km 2.3 Mathelbachquelle Spring
- km 6.8 Aufseßtal-Blick Viewpoint
- km 7.4 Berglastubn Viewpoint
- km 7.6 Glockenfelsen Viewpoint
- km 8.9 Lindenbrunnen Spring
- km 12.8 Galgenhügel Summit
- km 15.1 Abwasserpumpwerk Hochstahl Shelter
- km 23.9 Burgblick Viewpoint
- km 23.9 Schulstein Viewpoint
- km 24.3 Löwenstein Summit · 410 m
- km 25.7 Aukapelle Shelter
- km 30.6 Plankenstein Summit
- km 42.6 Quelltopf Spring
- km 49.1 Taschnersfelsen Viewpoint
- km 52.6 Galeriefelsen Viewpoint
- km 59.6 Ulrichstein Summit
- km 61.0 Naturbad Bathing spot
- km 62.3 Pavillon Heiligenstadt Shelter
- km 62.3 Brotzeithütte / Unterstand Shelter
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 4 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Abwasserpumpwerk Hochstahl
Stage ends near Plankenstein
Stage ends near Taschnersfelsen
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Fränkische Schweiz 3-Tage-Wanderung” trail?
About 64.9 km as a loop.
How much elevation gain does the “Fränkische Schweiz 3-Tage-Wanderung” trail have?
About 1,373 m of ascent and 1,394 m of descent. The lowest point is at 340 m, the highest at 526 m.
How long does the “Fränkische Schweiz 3-Tage-Wanderung” trail take?
Plan for about 20 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 4 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Fränkische Schweiz 3-Tage-Wanderung” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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