[Weg 1004] Heiligenstadt–Streitberg–Wiesenttal–Gößweinstein–Kirchenbirkig–Egloffstein
OSM map layer · LineString
49.77, 11.31 · rel 275328
49.77, 11.31 · rel 275328
Frankenweg Teil 4
63,2 km from Heiligenstadt to Egloffstein through lakes and urban area.
Heiligenstadt
→
Egloffstein
linear
63,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
Cave
4× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× cave
2× monument
4× Water
4× viewpoint
3× Attraction
Oswaldhöhle
cave ·
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Oswaldhöhle
cave ·
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Kurt Albert
monument ·
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Schneiderloch K: C 11
cave ·
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Muschelquelle
Water ·
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Riesenburg
cave ·
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Mathelbachquelle
Water ·
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Amselruh
viewpoint ·
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Hydraulischer Widder
Attraction ·
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König-Ludwig-Felsen
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Wundershöhle
cave ·
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Flurbereinigungsdenkmal
monument ·
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Wedenbach-Wasserfall
Attraction ·
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Sinterterrassen
Attraction ·
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Paulinenhöhe
viewpoint ·
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Höhle unter der Riesenburg
cave ·
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Trubachquelle
Water ·
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Ziegelbrunnen
Water ·
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Doktorshöhle
cave ·
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Wiesenttalblick
viewpoint ·
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Frankenweg Teil 4 is 63.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Frankenweg Teil 4 takes approximately 15h 43min to complete.
No, Frankenweg Teil 4 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Heiligenstadt to Egloffstein. Plan ahead for return transport.
Frankenweg Teil 4 starts at Heiligenstadt.
Frankenweg Teil 4 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Frankenweg Teil 4 is maintained and managed by Frankenwaldverein, Fränkische-Schweiz-Verein, Fränkischer Albverein.
Yes, Frankenweg Teil 4 is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.