Goldsteig · Stage 11 of 38
Goldsteig S 11 Walderbach – Falkenstein
Via Reichenbach, the route heads back onto the Goldsteig. Below the monastery, the hiker follows a beautiful trail ever deeper into the forest. The dreamlike summit of Pfaffenstein - a striking rock formation - is the first destination: a bench here invites you to take a break. Krottenthal, remains of an old quarry, and the worth-seeing ruins of Lobenstein Castle are the next stops. It is worth climbing the tower - the view over the landscape is magnificent! Via Zell, Woppmansberg and Mantelberg, the route continues to Birkenau, where another short detour is worthwhile - to Heiligenkammer, a rock bastion and natural monument. Next highlight: the striking Church of Marienstein, from which Falkenstein Castle can be seen beautifully. Then the route continues over Lauberberg to today's stage destination, Falkenstein. One should take time for the enchanting, mystical surroundings of Lauberberg: scattered boulders, unusually shaped granite and rock blocks, and pre-Christian places of worship create a magical atmosphere.
- Length
- 21.6 km
- Walking time
- approx. 7:15 h
- Ascent
- 751 m
- Descent
- 511 m
Walking time as stated by the operator.
Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from official terrain data.
Start
Walderbach
Nearby
Along the way
Finish
Falkenstein