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Schloss Neidstein and Moss-Covered Rock Formations

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Schloss Neidstein and Moss-Covered Rock Formations

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    April 17, 2022

    Hiking

    The area around Schloss Neidstein is always worth a hike, but my personal highlight is the tightrope walk (part of the Pendolino hiking trail). A treat from the first to the last meter, absolutely recommendable.
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    September 7, 2025

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    The GPS data matches the ridge path, but not the Neidstein.
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    Elevation 530 m

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    Location: Etzelwang, Amberg-Sulzbach, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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