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Eislöcher Sinkholes

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Eislöcher Sinkholes

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Location: Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Little Lochstein – Großer Lochstein loop from Stein

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2. Eislöcher Sinkholes – Großer Lochstein loop from Horlach

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3. Eislöcher Sinkholes – Großer Lochstein loop from Bernheck

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Susanne

August 7, 2018

Three collapsing sinkholes are connected by a cave passage. They owe their name to the impressive formation of ice in winter, which often persists into spring. Protected by a railing directly on the path, you can look into the deep holes. If you take the small path to the right around the holes, you have an even better view of the ice holes.

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Cathrin

April 24, 2021

You can also explore the ice holes with children. It's really not dangerous. Being careful is enough.

The ice holes live up to their name. It's really cold there!! Better bring a jacket for children.

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Witwe Bolte

July 20, 2020

What nonsense, you can climb down into the holes very well, there is nothing here about climbing equipment or even danger to life.

The best way to go is from the north side of the middle hole, there are real "steps" leading down. It's even easier from the west side through the cave-like entrance of the western hole, but then you have to crawl through it for a short time. The 3 holes are connected underground.

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Location: Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Eislöcher Sinkholes

1. Little Lochstein – Großer Lochstein loop from Stein

2. Eislöcher Sinkholes – Großer Lochstein loop from Horlach

3. Eislöcher Sinkholes – Großer Lochstein loop from Bernheck

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