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Frankenweg Teil 4
62.7 km from Aufsess to Graefenberg-Kasberg. Along the way you climb 2,264 m and descend 2,284 m; the highest point is at 593 m. Walking time about 22 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 10 °C
Along the way
- km 0.9 Pavillon Heiligenstadt Shelter
- km 0.9 Brotzeithütte / Unterstand Shelter
- km 3.2 Pavillon Veilbronn Shelter
- km 3.2 Ziegelbrunnen Spring
- km 4.8 Mathelbachquelle Spring
- km 6.1 Pavillon Veilbronn Leidingshofer Tal Viewpoint
- km 9.1 Klebfelsen Viewpoint
- km 12.5 Schönblick Viewpoint
- km 13.2 Langenstein Viewpoint
- km 13.8 Streitberger Schild Summit · 368 m
- km 13.8 Streitburg Viewpoint
- km 14.2 Muschelquelle Spring
- km 14.3 Brocksanlage Viewpoint
- km 14.6 Amselruh Viewpoint
- km 14.8 Rote Leiten Viewpoint
- km 15.3 Klararuh Viewpoint
- km 16.3 Burgblick Viewpoint
- km 17.2 Fritz-Hasenschwanz-Hütte Shelter
- km 18.4 Brunhildenstein Viewpoint
- km 19.1 Koppenburg Viewpoint
- km 19.9 Pavillon Viewpoint
- km 21.2 Hohler Berg Summit · 522 m
- km 21.2 Aussichtsturm Hohes Kreuz Viewpoint · 522 m
- km 23.1 Wiesenttalblick Viewpoint
- km 23.4 König-Ludwig-Felsen Viewpoint
- km 27.2 Wiesentfelsen Viewpoint
- km 29.3 Stempfermühltopf Spring
- km 29.5 Aussichtspunkt Martinswand Viewpoint
- km 29.6 Bellevue Viewpoint
- km 30.0 Gernerfels Viewpoint
- km 30.0 Kreuzberg Viewpoint
- km 30.3 Pavillon Wagnershöhe Shelter
- km 30.3 Fischersruh Viewpoint
- km 31.1 Paulinenhöhe Viewpoint
- km 31.3 Luisenterrasse Viewpoint
- km 31.3 Johannisburg Viewpoint
- km 31.7 Sieghardfelsen Viewpoint · 481 m
- km 33.5 Zeckenstein Viewpoint
- km 35.4 Schlossfelsen Viewpoint
- km 36.3 Bärenschlucht-Blick Viewpoint
- km 37.9 Köppelplatz Viewpoint
- km 38.5 Hohe Warte Viewpoint · 475 m
- km 40.9 Weiherstaler Männchen-Blick Viewpoint
- km 41.8 Betz'n Brünnle Spring
- km 45.1 Schöne Aussicht Viewpoint
- km 49.1 Schloßberg Summit · 590 m
- km 53.3 Trubachquelle Spring
- km 57.7 Signalstein Viewpoint
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 Langenstein
Stage ends near Aussichtspunkt Martinswand
Stage ends near Schöne Aussicht
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Frankenweg Teil 4” trail?
About 62.7 km, from Aufsess to Graefenberg-Kasberg. 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 “Frankenweg Teil 4” trail have?
About 2,264 m of ascent and 2,284 m of descent. The lowest point is at 323 m, the highest at 593 m.
How long does the “Frankenweg Teil 4” trail take?
Plan for about 22 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 “Frankenweg Teil 4” 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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