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Middle Franconia

Andreaskirche Cave – Ankatal Gorge loop from Rupprechtstegen

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Middle Franconia

Andreaskirche Cave – Ankatal Gorge loop from Rupprechtstegen

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Andreaskirche Cave – Ankatal Gorge loop from Rupprechtstegen

03:49

13.7km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.63 km

Hiking trail along the Pegnitz

Highlight • Trail

Between the Harnbacher Mühle and Rupprechtstegen, the hiking trail leads very close to the Pegnitz. Wonderfully picturesque, with the green meadows and the shady forests on the shore.

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4.86 km

View of Hohenstein Castle

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Nice view of the Paul Pfinzing way to Hohenstein Castle, the landmark of the Franconian Jura.

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5.91 km

Hohenstein Castle

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The name says it all: Be sure to try the cream puffs when you stop for coffee.

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6.93 km

Hidden Rock Formation in Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

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There are several beautiful rock formations to see here.

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11.5 km

Andreaskirche Cave

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Beautiful and quiet place, great for a rest and/or as a highlight for children. A flashlight is not absolutely necessary. But be careful: the upper corridor ends directly in the upper part of the dome!

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12.0 km

Ankatal Gorge

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Impressive rocks and narrow paths. You have to enjoy that.

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12.6 km

Pegnitz Valley Wooden Bridge

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There are a few pedestrian and railway bridges here. Worth seeing !

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13.1 km

Pegnitz River Path

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The path runs close to the river, so you can observe numerous waterfowl in the river landscape.

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13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.00 km

2.64 km

1.42 km

1.40 km

119 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

2.96 km

2.41 km

2.39 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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