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Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Gößweinstein

Spitzenstein Rock Formation

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Gößweinstein

Spitzenstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Spitzenstein Rock Formation

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4.7

(100)

Nordic walking

5.0

(2)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Location: Gößweinstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Nico

July 26, 2026

Hiking

Beautiful, solitary needle, often used for climbing and easily accessible for people dragging gear (ropes, hooks, etc.)

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May 26, 2020

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Beautiful stone pillar on the edge of the forest. Climbing rocks. If you don't climb, you can simply enjoy the sight of the suddenly lying in the landscape.

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Melissa

May 21, 2021

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Imposing, solitary rock needle on the edge of the forest

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