Bastei und Zankelstein
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura
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The whole ridge from the Bastei over the Zankelstein further east is absolutely worth a trip. You can actually only get to the benches with a bit of agility. It's very nice up there in autumn too.
February 5, 2021
The bastion of Pommelsbrunn or Zankelstein is a rock group near Pommelsbrunn in the central Franconian district of Nürnberger Land, in the federal state of Bavaria in Germany. It is designated as geotope 574R012 and natural monument.
On the south and southeast side of the Zankelstein, three rock towers rise out of the forest, serving as popular lookout cliffs.
Size: length 20 m, width 20 m, height 30 m
Geotope type: rock group
Release type: Hangarriss / Felswand (natural)
Protection status: Landscape protection area, natural monument, FFH area
Value: significant
Source: WikipediaJanuary 12, 2016
Top viewpoints! Distant views to the Moritzberg near Lauf and over to the Houbirg. Well developed! Rest benches to linger and enjoy
November 3, 2020
In clear conditions, the view extends to Nuremberg Castle!
April 27, 2019
Very nice place with benches to rest, take a breath and enjoy the view. The view is worth the climb.
December 29, 2019
From the bastion you have a wonderful view of the Pegnitz Valley, the needles of the Zankelstein are worth seeing.
November 8, 2015
Great viewpoint! But a little scrambling and absolute surefootedness are required if you want to get to the top of the rocks 😉.
November 30, 2020
Beautiful climbing rock above Pommelsbrunn. The lookout point of the Bastei is 100 meters next to it. In good weather you can see as far as Nuremberg.
December 29, 2019
nice view. But very busy on a Sunday so it is better to go on another day. Especially if you want to go straight to the Zankelstein.
October 28, 2020
Exhausting but very nice tour. Highly recommended 👍
February 27, 2021
Beautiful landscape and view!
bastion for everyone,
the Zankelstein only for climbers with a head for heights!June 12, 2022
A summit worth seeing that requires a high degree of surefootedness, especially in the autumn months
October 17, 2022
To get to the rock you have to climb a bit and you should be free from giddiness. You will be rewarded with a wonderful view of the valley.
January 6, 2023
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