Hidden Treasures in Franconia
A Paradise for Hikers
(Bavaria, Germany) 13.09.2019 – 23.09.2019
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Overview Itinerary Details18.11.2018 Friendship Force Bavaria 1
13.09.2019 – 23.09.2019
OVERVIEW
A paradise for hikers who like to
wander through an idyllic countryside,
sampling all it has to offer and enjoying
it with all their senses.
Its romanticism has been praised by
poets and painters. They strolled
through the forests and meadows more
than 200 years ago. We follow their
footsteps.
HOME HOSPITALITY
We welcome you with a potluck
party and two nights homestay
Enjoy an exciting day in Nuremberg
with your hosts
Farewell-Party with an impressive
view over ancient Nuremberg
HIKE WITH LOCALS ON
HIDDEN TRAILS
The tour will be Friend-ship Force
members of our club. The hikes are
selected individually by us.
HIKING HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy beautiful landscape and idyllic
valleys
Stroll through romantic towns and
breathe medieval atmosphere
Discover cultural highlights
Admire historic castles, caves and
pilgrimage churches
Experience the well-known
Franconian food and wine
Follow the trace of Franconian beer
paths
Relax after impressive hikes in
comfortable hotels
Get in touch with local people
“Join us on a hiking tour through romantic Franconia,
dive into the charm of this journey by hiking to our daily destinations”
Know before you go
Be in excellent physical condition
as you will be hiking up to six
hours a day
Bring rain gear, hiking boots and a
daypack
Luggage transport during hike is
organized but limited to 12 kilo
(26.5 lbs). Leave excess luggage at
your hosts
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Hidden Treasures in
Franconia
A Paradise for Hikers
(Bavaria, Germany) 11 Days / 10 Nights Program
September 13, 2019 – September 23, 2019
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Coordinator: Claudia Maron, FF Bavaria
All Friendship Force Itineraries are subject to change
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Burg Rabenstein
Veilbronn
Muggendorf
Nürnberg
Eckental
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Weißenohe
Explanations
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“We are passionate hikers all around the world and
look forward to showing you the best hidden places in our country”
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Be welcome
Time to relax with your hosts
In the evening welcome and Potluck Party
at Sportheim Eckenhaid - a good occasion
to get to know Club Members as well as
friends of Friendship Force
Presentation of the hiking program and
opportunity to ask questions
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
Visit of Nuremberg
Capital of Franconia
Guided tour through the historic part of
the city
Try the famous Nuremberg sausages
Visit of the Imperial Castle, one of the
most fortified palaces within the former
Holy Roman Empire
Evening with hosts
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Our Hiking tour starts in Weissenohe at the
foothills of the Franconian mountains next to the
former monastery, nowadays a famous brewery.
We follow the celebrated „5 Seidla Steig“ (5
tankard track), connecting five family-run
breweries.
Taste the beers during the hike. Enjoy typical rural
scenery and the picturesque towns and villages
like Gräfenberg, Hohenschwärz and Thuisbrunn.
Transfer by public bus from Egloffstein to
Gößweinstein through the lovely Trubach valley.
We arrive in our comfortable hotel, Stempferhof,
for a 2-nights stay.
https://www.stempferhof.de/en.html
Explore Bavarian
Beer Culture
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Today our loop walk leads through the hills
south of Gößweinstein.
We will discover natural arches, rock
formations and caves in an area completely
off the beaten track.
Return to Gößweinstein in the early
afternoon.
Plenty of time to explore the town with its
castle overlooking the historic centre.
Before dinner we´ll enjoy an organ concert in
the impressive basilica.
Nature
at its Best
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Our long hike today starts with a short but steep
descent to the river Wiesent.
We will follow the idyllic valley along the river.
Enjoy the charming landscape and the crystal
clear waters, a paradise for trout.
Explore more stunning rock formations on our
way to Rabeneck Castle.
We’ll leave the valley here and after another hour
we reach today´s destination, Rabenstein Castle.
Dive into the medieval atmosphere of an ancient
castle high above the river. We will stay in the
castle hotel for two nights. https://www.burg-
rabenstein.de/
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Souvenirs
of past days
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
After yesterday´s strenuous hike we take it
easy today on a short loop walk in the idyllic
surroundings of Rabenstein Castle.
Weather permitting we will visit the falconry
in the early afternoon. Up to twelve birds of
prey can be seen in the show as they fly and
hunt with natural grace and precision.
Only a ten minutes stroll leads us to an
underground palace Sophie´s cave, a fairy-
tale landscape with stalagmites and flowstone
draperies, with an overwhelming lightshow
combined with wonderful music.
We finish this day with a traditional knight´s
dinner.
Fascination
for all Senses
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Our 10 km walk leads us to the beautiful town of
Tüchersfeld, an epitome of a Franconian town,
framed by spectacular rock spires.
We continue our hike along the river Püttlach
and admire impressive gorges before we reach
today´s destination, Pottenstein.
We climb up directly to the thousand year old
castle to catch the last guided tour. Pottenstein
is surrounded by high cliffs.
Our group will stay at the hotel „Goldene Krone“
at the market square (1 night). The roots of this
hotel go back to the 14th century.
https://www.goldene-krone-
pottenstein.de/infoa.html
Be
impressed
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
The day begins with a transfer by public bus
from Pottenstein to Muggendorf.
Here we start our walk to Veilbronn, where we
first visit the beautifully located ruin of Castle
Neideck high above the banks of river Wiesent.
Next highlight is the romantic town of Streitberg.
On our way we have the opportunity to visit the
Bing cave with it´s impressive stalactites.
A beautiful landscape through forests and
meadows leads us to our last accommodation
„Landhaus Sponsel-Regus“ (2 nights).
https://www.sponsel-regus.de/en
Finish the day with a spa or wellness to relax
your muscles and soul.
Romantic
highlights
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
Our last hike is a long loop walk to the
beautiful surroundings of Veilbronn.
Alternatively we can make a short cut back to
the hotel depending on the group´s decision.
Relax your tired muscles in the wellness area.
Take time to reflect and share your hiking
experiences.
Test
your fitness
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
History
Your hosts will pick you up at the hotel for the
guided tour through the Greifenstein Castle,
seat of the noble family von Stauffenberg.
Claus Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg, known in
his role as a leading member of the resistance
against the Nazi regime, even better known in
the movie „Operation Valkyrie“ played by Tom
Cruise.
Relax in the afternoon at your host’s house
and look forward to our Farewell Dinner
overlooking medieval Nürnberg at night.
Operation Valkyrie: The
Stauffenberg Plot
to kill Adolf Hitler
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claus_Schenk_Graf_von_Stauffenberg
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Interested in this journey ?
We would love to have you on this journey with us
The Spirit of Friendship Force
It´s time to say good-bye.
We loved to have you with us and we wish
you a safe journey for those who return home
and great days if you continue your travel.
… and we are sure the memories
of this hiking trip will establish
long lasting relations in the spirit
of Friendship Force.
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Rate (#15207) Double room 1.250 Euro
Single room 1.400 Euro
Price Includes: Host fees, welcome and farewell
dinner, all expenses for the hiking tour (Comfortable
hotels, dinner, lunch packages, water on the hike),
public transport, all listed activities
Journey doesn‘t include FFI fees, beverages,
individual activities for free hours, such as wellness,
swimming pool (if not available at the hotel)
We reserve the right to find solutions for physically
non fit participants at their own costs
Availability15 Spaces remaining
Activity Level
ChallengingBe in an excellent physical condition.
The charm of this hike consists in the largely avoidance
of cars. We hike our destinations daily from one
accommodation to the next.
Transports serve only to bridge overly long distances.
Since luggage is transported, height differences are
easier to overcome. This trip requires great demands on
your physical fitness.
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