Rabengrund – Info house at Pressecker Knock loop from Elbersreuth

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Rabengrund – Info house at Pressecker Knock loop from Elbersreuth

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Rabengrund – Info house at Pressecker Knock loop from Elbersreuth

02:14

7.85km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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1.74 km

Rabengrund

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A beautiful place, very lonely, almost unused path - an approach from the Frankenweg. Dreamlike silence, we will never forget.

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2.43 km

Kirchberg Viewpoint

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The lookout point on Kirchberg is at an altitude of 636 m and gives hikers a view of the four striking mountains in the area, the Pressecker Knock at 690 …

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4.46 km

This is where the Fitness-Steigla begins. It connects the barefoot path, the information center, and the recreational plateau in Lautengrund. Fitness equipment positioned at specific points promotes mental and physical fitness for all generations.

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4.51 km

Info house at Pressecker Knock

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Tourist information with sanitary facilities.

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4.58 km

Observation Tower at Pressecker Knock

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The new observation tower is modeled after a pine cone. At over 45 meters high, the tower offers views across the Franconian Forest, the Fichtel Mountains, and Thuringia.
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5.93 km

Schnebeser Knock Summit Cross

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The Schnebeser Knock lies at an elevation of 681 meters. A wooden cross with a corpus, erected by the municipality of Schnebes in 1909, marks the spot. There are also a table and benches for resting.

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5.93 km

Holy Marienfels Chapel

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In May 1965, an apparition of the Virgin Mary is said to have occurred here. A plaque inside reads: "Apparition of the Princess of Heaven." The small chapel was built by Anna and Ludwig Spindler.

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6.01 km

Schnebeser Knock viewpoint

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The Schnebeser Knock offers a wonderful panoramic view of the Franconian Forest and the Fichtel Mountains. The bench with information board invites you to take a break from hiking.

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7.85 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

1.19 km

930 m

779 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

2.00 km

1.43 km

1.26 km

564 m

269 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

12°C

-1°C

34 %

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Comments

June 9, 2025,🌤Rabengrund und Aussichtsturm 🌤

A lovely holiday hike! After the last week of rain, it's all the more appreciated that you could walk almost dry-footed. Only in the Rabengrund was the grass still wet. The path, which follows a small stream, is all the more beautiful.

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