Trubach Trail

A wonderful, varied winter hike through the snow-covered Trubach Valley. The advantage: you get there early and can easily find a parking space before the road through the village is closed at 4 p.m. Warm up with a punch in the village shop and then enjoy this beautiful traditional "festival of lights".

We set off in beautiful weather... From Wolfsberg, the trail initially only goes in one direction: uphill! 😉 A short break at the Signalstein rock formation with a magnificent view of the surrounding area. Afterwards, it was a steady descent back down to the Trubach Valley. A quick coffee break in Untertrubach, and then, in the last light of day (a flashlight was definitely needed), back to the car in Wolfsberg.

I set off under cloudy skies 🌥️ and in perfect hiking weather in Obertrubach, immediately heading uphill along a root-filled forest path to Herzogwind with its beautiful bell tower 🔔. From here, I follow a meadow path and through the forest to the outskirts of Hundsdorf, where I can observe all kinds of four-legged friends 🐐🫏. The alpacas, goats, donkeys, and the like belong to the Friedrichshof animal enclosure. I leave Hundsdorf through the cozy village and past the small chapel ⛪️, encountering numerous moths 🦋 and butterflies on the meadow paths, which impress me with their colorful wings and flutter around me, putting me in a good mood 😎. Reaching the shady forest, my path continues to the Wailing Wall and the Signal Stone 🪨, the top of which can be reached via a steep staircase. The view is unfortunately not impressive, but the Signalstein itself and the rock formations around it are definitely worth a closer look. During a rest, I can observe some climbers 🧗‍♂️ scaling the Signalstein in their own unique way. From the Signalstein, the path descends towards the Wolfsberg Castle ruins 🐺, from where you have a beautiful view of the Trubach Valley. Stairs lead down into the village, and on the way out, I walk along the Trubach River. The water 💦 is crystal clear and ice-cold, inviting you to take a Kneipp therapy. I cross a bridge to the main road and walk left along a small path past the Reichelsmühle and Ziegelmühle mills towards Obertrubach. Above the Schlöttermühle, I marvel at the massive rocks and shortly after, pass the Hackermühle. At the entrance to Obertrubach, past the climbing information center and the Kneipp facility, the trail continues to the goat enclosure, where not only goats but also chickens 🐔 romp and scramble over the rocks. The trail continues through the village back to the parking lot and home.

This is a hiking route we did based on online recommendations. You just have to follow the butterflies. 😉 You can also find a very nice description of the hiking route online if you'd rather be less digital. In the end, we took a shortcut and left the butterfly route.

Start at the town hall in Obertrubach. With the yellow cross to the signal stone. The ascent over the metal stairs is worthwhile. With the red dot past the castle ruins. This time we looked at it from below, but again the climb seems worthwhile (will be noted for another day). Follow the red dot to Wolfsberg and then back to Obertrubach with the blue dash. This time a wonderful winter hike through the remaining snow. Certainly also because of the beautiful distant views beautiful in every season. Partly gravel, partly asphalt, partly forest floor. The trail was a bit slippery this time due to snow and melt, so a good workout for the leg muscles. Otherwise rather broader, easy to commit paths. Due to ups and downs, this route is not suitable for people with restricted walking. For nature lovers. Past beautiful rock formations in the forest and along the paths. Some of it is popular climbing area. If you are sensitive to the sun, take protection with you. The route always contains shady sections, especially at the viewpoints and on some sections of the route it is rather open terrain. I liked it. Will be on the "I'd love to come back" list. A very special thanks to the Gasthof am Signalstein. While all other restaurants were closing, we were received here in the afternoon, cooked for and ended the day with a very good meal. Plants: rose hips, sloes, blackberries. Animals: horses, goats, chickens, ducks, small birds. Found in Kompass hiking guide Franconian Switzerland No.29.

A perfect day in Obertrubach! 🥰🥰🥰 We started with a hike on the circuit through Obertrubach. The route was impressive - the mystical atmosphere at the Wailing Wall and the historic Wolfsberg castle ruins were real highlights👍. The nature all around is simply fantastic.🫠 In the evening, the Festival of Lights🔥 in Obertrubach was on the program🌟🌟🌟. The illuminated installations, the romantic atmosphere and the lovingly designed details were an unforgettable end to our day. DREAMY ❤️