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Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Plankenfels

Plankenstein rock formation

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Plankenfels

Plankenstein rock formation

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Plankenstein rock formation

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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    Location: Plankenfels, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    1. Lochautal Valley – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Wadendorf

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    2. Weirs in the Lochau Valley – Wachstein Viewpoint loop from Nankendorf

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    3. Wachstein Viewpoint – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Truppach

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Location: Plankenfels, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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