Hidden Treasures in Franconia A Paradise for Hikers (Bavaria, Germany)

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1 Hidden Treasures in Franconia A Paradise for Hikers (Bavaria, Germany) #15207 Interested in this Journey? Overview Itinerary Details Friendship Force Bavaria 1

2 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 Join us on a hiking tour through romantic Franconia, dive into the charm of this journey by hiking to our daily destinations 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 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 Interested in this Journey? HIKE WITH LOCALS ON HIDDEN TRAILS The tour will be Friend-ship Force members of our club. The hikes are selected individually by us. 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 #15207 We would love to have you on this journey with us Friendship Force Bavaria 2

3 Hidden Treasures in Franconia A Paradise for Hikers (Bavaria, Germany) 11 Days / 10 Nights Program September 13, 2019 September 23, 2019 #15207 Coordinator: Claudia Maron, FF Bavaria claudia.maron@hotmail.de All Friendship Force Itineraries are subject to change Friendship Force Bavaria 3

4 Germany 7 Veilbronn 6 Muggendorf 3 4 Burg Rabenstein 5 Explanations 2 Weißenohe Nürnberg Eckental Friendship Force Bavaria 4

5 We are passionate hikers all around the world and look forward to showing you the best hidden places in our country Claudia Maron and Stephen Walter Friendship Force Bavaria 5

6 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 Friendship Force Bavaria 6

7 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 Friendship Force Bavaria 7

8 Explore Bavarian Beer Culture 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 Friendship Force Bavaria 8

9 Nature at its Best 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 Friendship Force Bavaria 9

10 Souvenirs of past days SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 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 Friendship Force Bavaria 10

11 Fascination for all Senses 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 fairytale landscape with stalagmites and flowstone draperies, with an overwhelming lightshow combined with wonderful music. We finish this day with a traditional knight s dinner Friendship Force Bavaria 11

12 Be impressed 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 Friendship Force Bavaria 12

13 Romantic highlights 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). Finish the day with a spa or wellness to relax your muscles and soul Friendship Force Bavaria 13

14 Test your fitness 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. U Friendship Force Bavaria 14

15 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. Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg Wikipedia Operation Valkyrie: The Stauffenberg Plot to kill Adolf Hitler Relax in the afternoon at your host s house and look forward to our Farewell Dinner overlooking medieval Nürnberg at night Friendship Force Bavaria 15

16 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 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. Interested in this journey? We would love to have you on this journey with us # Friendship Force Bavaria 16

17 Rate (#15207) Double room Euro Single room Euro Availability 15 Spaces remaining Activity Level 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 1,250 1,250 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 Challenging Be 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 Friendship Force Bavaria 17