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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Obertrubach

Jura Elephant – Stierberg Castle Ruins loop from Obertrubach

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Obertrubach

Jura Elephant – Stierberg Castle Ruins loop from Obertrubach

Hard

4.8

(108)

388

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Jura Elephant – Stierberg Castle Ruins loop from Obertrubach

03:41

12.8km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.44 km for 83 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.23 km

Rock Tunnels on Fuchsweg

Highlight • Cave

The rock with its small tunnels is a little hidden. Really worth seeing.

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2

3.28 km

Stierberger Wände rock formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

A narrow path leads past impressive rock faces, and there is also a small 'rock gate' here. A little further along the 'Fuchsweg' you come to the stone Jura elephant …

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3

3.52 km

Jura Elephant

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very remarkable rock formation, even with little imagination can be discovered the Juraelefant.

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4

4.11 km

Münchser Wand

Highlight • Climb

Insane steep wall and climbing rocks

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5

5.47 km

Stierberg Castle Ruins

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Hardly anything can be seen of the castle ruins themselves, a tower in front and a few remains of the wall are still standing. The tower cannot be entered. From …

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6

8.95 km

Geißkirche Rock Tunnels

Highlight • Cave

A fantastic rock tunnel that is hard to beat in terms of beauty.

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7

9.33 km

Geißleitentor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock gate on the Geißleite

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8

11.6 km

B

12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.76 km

3.74 km

632 m

493 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.38 km

4.68 km

1.52 km

760 m

458 m

< 100 m

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