Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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491 m

Parkstein Basalt Cone

Highlight • Volcano

The basalt cone in Parkstein with the mountain church built above is worth seeing at any time of the year. When the weather is nice, you have a wonderful view …

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623 m

Basaltron Wind Sound Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

With wind or a good breath, you can not only hear sounds but also play songs.

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734 m

Felsenkeller Rock Cellars

Highlight • Cave

The rock cellars are also open in winter. There are 3 cellars, 2 of which are currently being renovated.
Opening hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free.

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821 m

St. Pankratius Church Parkstein

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The hall church was built in 1788/89 in place of its destroyed predecessor. It consists of a nave, a retracted choir closed on three sides in the east and a …

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977 m

Wittmann Farm Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Hikers can also get something to eat outside of the shop's opening hours.
I recommend the Oberpfälzer Bauernsäufzer 😍👌🏼

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3.17 km

Ringweg 1 Trailhead and Picnic Area (Parkstein)

Highlight • Rest Area

Parking lot with hiking sign, rest area and trash can

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3.24 km

View of Parkstein Basalt Cone

Highlight • Viewpoint

The park stone already has a striking shape and towers above the place very well worth seeing, by the way it looks different from all sides.

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4.24 km

Vulkanerlebnis Parkstein

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A great little museum in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park that's very informative and not at all boring. Our 7-year-old also really enjoyed it. At the entrance, you're …

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4.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.13 km

1.33 km

674 m

648 m

Surfaces

1.76 km

1.21 km

1.16 km

370 m

150 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 March

15°C

-1°C

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Hoher Parkstein Basalt Cone – Basaltron Wind Sound Sculpture loop from Parkstein

Parkstein Basalt Cone

Basaltron Wind Sound Sculpture

Felsenkeller Rock Cellars

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