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Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Waischenfeld

Rabenstein Castle – Sophien Cave loop from Waischenfeld

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Waischenfeld

Rabenstein Castle – Sophien Cave loop from Waischenfeld

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Rabenstein Castle – Sophien Cave loop from Waischenfeld

00:52

9.85km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.81 km for 97 m

After 5.00 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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39 m

View of Waischenfeld Castle

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Beautiful resting places directly on the Wiesent, with a view of the city and the tower. Super

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1.36 km

Rabenstein Trail

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Everything in this beautiful trail.

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3.86 km

Rabenstein Castle

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The visit to the restaurant is worthwhile

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4.08 km

Manor Tavern at Rabenstein Castle

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Large beer garden in the shade of large trees, nice staff from time to time there are waiting times when the hut is full

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4.98 km

Sophien Cave

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Nice cave. Especially recommended: Saturdays from about 18 to 20 clock is here "Sophie at Night". Then you can explore the cave yourself. The entire cave is illuminated in beautiful …

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5.29 km

Kreuzberg with a view of the Ailsbach Valley

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Nice vantage point. In winter, the Ludwigshöhle would have to be visible.

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5.31 km

View of the Ahorntal Valley

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On the ascent to Rabenstein Castle, you pass a small parking lot with a great view of the Ahorntal valley. This view is warmly recommended as the last drink stop in front of Rabenstein Castle.

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5.42 km

View of Burg Rabenstein

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Klausstein Chapel

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9.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

1.72 km

1.37 km

1.20 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

1.84 km

1.06 km

544 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Rabenstein Castle – Sophien Cave loop from Waischenfeld

View of Waischenfeld Castle

Rabenstein Trail

Rabenstein Castle

Manor Tavern at Rabenstein Castle

Sophien Cave

Kreuzberg with a view of the Ailsbach Valley

View of the Ahorntal Valley

View of Burg Rabenstein

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