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Sulzbacher Touristensteig – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Högen

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Sulzbacher Touristensteig – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Högen

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Sulzbacher Touristensteig – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Högen

03:57

13.6km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Högenbachtal, Lichtenegg, Beselberg mit westlichem Birgland

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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107 m

Country Hotel Sternwirt

Highlight • Restaurant

Wellness and hiking in the beautiful "Drei-Täler-Gemeinde" Weigendorf. Located in the beautiful Högenbachtal, the country hotel invites you to take a rest in the guest rooms or in the beer garden. Hikers and cyclists are welcome here.

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5.59 km

Kalbfelsen

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Lots of rocks in the forest, nicely covered with moss

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5.63 km

Sulzbacher Touristensteig

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sturdy shoes are a must! Fascinating rock formations.

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7.61 km

Cold War Sperrhaus

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Blockhouse from the cold war

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11.2 km

View of Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

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The Lichtenegg castle ruins are believed to be a medieval aristocratic castle above the Lichtenegg village of the same name. The castle was first mentioned in a document 700 years ago. The castle ruins are freely accessible at all times, and the visit is free. The ruin has belonged to the municipality of Birgland since 1998 and is being restored with private funds, among other things. There are showcases with found objects in front of the ruins. When the weather is nice, you have a magnificent view, for example as far as the Fichtel Mountains. Be sure to enjoy the view. There are also tables and benches there to rest.

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11.3 km

Hiking Trail Information Board Birgland

Highlight • Rest Area

In addition to several local hiking trails, supra-regional trails, such as the Frankenalb Panorama Trail, are also displayed here. There is still an information board in town.

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11.3 km

Historic village bakehouse in Lichtenegg

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Like almost every village in the area, there is an oven in Lichtenegg, and in many places there is also a hearty oven festival. Examples are Högen and Tannlohe.

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11.4 km

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

2.71 km

1.43 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

3.67 km

3.50 km

2.90 km

1.84 km

1.57 km

113 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

23°C

16°C

41 %

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Sulzbacher Touristensteig – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Högen

Country Hotel Sternwirt

Kalbfelsen

Sulzbacher Touristensteig

Cold War Sperrhaus

View of Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

Hiking Trail Information Board Birgland

Historic village bakehouse in Lichtenegg

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins

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