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Bavaria
Upper Palatinate

Thorsteinsattel Rock Formation

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Upper Palatinate

Thorsteinsattel Rock Formation

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Thorsteinsattel Rock Formation

Recommended by 117 hikers out of 121

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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    Location: Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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    1. Devil's Chair – Kühloch Cave loop from Königstein

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    2. Thorsteinsattel Rock Formation – Breitenstein Chapel loop from Pruppach

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    3. Thorsteinsattel Rock Formation – Breitenstein Chapel loop from Königstein

    8.59km

    02:34

    230m

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    January 6, 2022

    The rock formation Thorstein saddle consists of three climbing rocks Thorstein 1 - 3 with different difficulties and a height of 10 - 20. The beautiful rock formation can be seen clearly from the edge of the path.

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      January 28, 2024

      Beautiful rock formation, a pleasure.

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        Elevation 600 m

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        Location: Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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