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Rupprechtstein – Seven Brothers and the Big Bear loop from Etzelwang

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Rupprechtstein – Seven Brothers and the Big Bear loop from Etzelwang

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4.5

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Rupprechtstein – Seven Brothers and the Big Bear loop from Etzelwang

01:37

5.54km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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41 m

Simultaneous Church of St. Ulrich

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The townscape of Kirchenreinbach is characterized by a historic building, the St. Ulrich church. It is likely that “Runbach” was already Kirchdorf in the deed of donation Heinrich II in …

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982 m

Rock formations in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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On the outskirts of Rupprechtstein

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1.08 km

Rupprechtstein

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Castle ruins of a hilltop castle built in the 13th century. It is privately owned.

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2.47 km

Café Brunner (Bakery & Pastry Shop) Etzelwang

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The charming little café is located directly on the hiking and biking trails and only 100 m from the train station in a bakery. You go through the bakery entrance …

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2.58 km

Simultaneous Church of Saint Nicholas, Hartenstein

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The first consecration of the church was in 1059. The small church at that time may still have been built of wood. Around 1480, a Gothic new building took its …

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2.62 km

Historic village center and fountain, Etzelwang

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Beautiful village of Etzelwang! Seating options to rest and have a snack. Opportunities to shop or drink something in the cafes.

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2.66 km

Etzelwang Market Square

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Very nice quiet market place with adjacent locality.
Very nice possibility for pubs available.

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3.83 km

Seven Brothers and the Big Bear

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Seven brothers and a big bear is the name for this great rock formation. An ideal hike in late autumn or spring, because then you can see the many rocks best.

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5.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.90 km

1.87 km

1.38 km

375 m

Surfaces

1.73 km

1.23 km

1.08 km

881 m

405 m

157 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

29°C

18°C

94 %

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Rupprechtstein – Seven Brothers and the Big Bear loop from Etzelwang

Simultaneous Church of St. Ulrich

Rock formations in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Rupprechtstein

Café Brunner (Bakery & Pastry Shop) Etzelwang

Simultaneous Church of Saint Nicholas, Hartenstein

Historic village center and fountain, Etzelwang

Etzelwang Market Square

Seven Brothers and the Big Bear

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