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Hollfeld

Dohlenstein – Kaiserbach Valley loop from Kainach

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Hollfeld

Dohlenstein – Kaiserbach Valley loop from Kainach

Easy

4.6

(8)

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Dohlenstein – Kaiserbach Valley loop from Kainach

01:19

4.94km

60m

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: June 17, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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101 m

Pump Well Kainach

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In Kainach, you'll find this distinctive, historic pump well, which plays a central role in the village tradition. It is located in the village center of Kainach, not far from …

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2.77 km

Rest Area with View of Kaiserbachtal

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The place is perfect for a quiet rest

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2.93 km

Dohlenstein

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The remarkable, two-part Dohlenstein on the edge of the Kaiserbachtal valley, southeast of Krögelstein, is made of dolomite. Ice-age small fauna was found in the Dohlenstein cave. The rock is …

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3.10 km

Kaiserbach Valley

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Beautiful valley with many signposted climbing rocks.

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4.66 km

Franconian Mountain Trail through the Kaiserbach Valley

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The Kaiserbach Valley is a picturesque dry valley in Franconian Switzerland, bordering the Kainach Valley near Hollfeld to the north. It is particularly popular with hikers seeking a tranquil, unspoiled …

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4.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

307 m

112 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.20 km

1.08 km

370 m

290 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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14°C

30 %

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Dohlenstein – Kaiserbach Valley loop from Kainach

Bench with Signposts

Pump Well Kainach

Rest Area with View of Kaiserbachtal

Dohlenstein

Kaiserbach Valley

Franconian Mountain Trail through the Kaiserbach Valley

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