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Franconian Switzerland

Eislöcher Sinkholes

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Franconian Switzerland

Eislöcher Sinkholes

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Eislöcher Sinkholes

Recommended by 242 hikers out of 250

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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. Kleiner Lochstein – Großer Lochstein loop from Stein

8.34km

02:15

110m

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

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2. Eislöcher Sinkholes – Großer Lochstein loop from Bernheck

11.6km

03:05

110m

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

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3. Kleiner Lochstein – Eislöcher Sinkholes loop from Horlach

4.43km

01:13

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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Eislöcher Sinkholes

1. Kleiner Lochstein – Großer Lochstein loop from Stein

2. Eislöcher Sinkholes – Großer Lochstein loop from Bernheck

3. Kleiner Lochstein – Eislöcher Sinkholes loop from Horlach

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