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Fränkische Schweiz 6-Tage-Wanderung
103.9 km from Aufsess to Gößweinstein. Along the way you climb 2,273 m and descend 2,463 m; the highest point is at 527 m. Walking time about 32 h – comfortably done in 6 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 10 °C
Along the way
- km 0.7 Pavillon Veilbronn Shelter
- km 0.7 Ziegelbrunnen Spring
- km 1.8 Pavillon Veilbronn Leidingshofer Tal Viewpoint
- km 17.8 Aussicht Wiesenttal Viewpoint
- km 18.0 Retterner Kanzel Summit · 506 m
- km 18.0 Aussicht Walberla Viewpoint
- km 18.0 Aussicht Regnitztal Viewpoint
- km 22.2 Kellerberg Summit · 340 m
- km 23.5 Schönblick Viewpoint
- km 24.1 Langenstein Viewpoint
- km 24.6 Streitberger Schild Summit · 368 m
- km 24.6 Streitburg Viewpoint
- km 26.2 Haager Brunnen Spring
- km 26.9 Fritz-Hasenschwanz-Hütte Shelter
- km 27.2 Burgblick Viewpoint
- km 28.2 Klararuh Viewpoint
- km 28.4 Rote Leiten Viewpoint
- km 28.6 Amselruh Viewpoint
- km 28.9 Muschelquelle Spring
- km 28.9 Brocksanlage Viewpoint
- km 32.8 Mathelbachquelle Spring
- km 34.2 Siegritzer Brunnen Spring
- km 34.3 Tummler Spring
- km 35.2 Werntalquelle Spring
- km 36.7 Brotzeithütte / Unterstand Shelter
- km 37.4 Pavillon Heiligenstadt Shelter
- km 40.4 Naturbad Bathing spot
- km 41.9 Roter Pavillon Shelter
- km 44.2 Ulrichstein Summit
- km 50.4 Galeriefelsen Viewpoint
- km 64.9 Quelltopf Spring
- km 77.0 Taschnersfelsen Viewpoint
- km 79.4 Säukirchner Turm Summit
- km 80.6 Kuhleutner Wand Summit
- km 84.8 Bergfried Viewpoint
- km 93.0 Klebfelsen Viewpoint
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 6 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Aussicht Wiesenttal
Stage ends near Brotzeithütte / Unterstand
Stage ends near Galeriefelsen
Stage ends near Bergfried
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Fränkische Schweiz 6-Tage-Wanderung” trail?
About 103.9 km, from Aufsess to Gößweinstein. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Fränkische Schweiz 6-Tage-Wanderung” trail have?
About 2,273 m of ascent and 2,463 m of descent. The lowest point is at 287 m, the highest at 527 m.
How long does the “Fränkische Schweiz 6-Tage-Wanderung” trail take?
Plan for about 32 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 6 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Fränkische Schweiz 6-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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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.