Lippische Velmerstot – Prussian Velmerstot loop from Leopoldstal

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Lippische Velmerstot – Prussian Velmerstot loop from Leopoldstal

Moderate

Lippische Velmerstot – Prussian Velmerstot loop from Leopoldstal

03:09

10.9km

270m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

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After 1.82 km for 45 m

After 2.44 km for 39 m

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Parking

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643 m

Ascent to the Velmerstot Summit

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A great, well walkable climb with a magnificent view from the so-called EGGETURM. Through various panels, the story is well explained - interesting photo opportunity.

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1.48 km

Lippische Velmerstot

Highlight • Summit

Once you get to the top, you will be rewarded with a fantastic view. You can linger, take a picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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1.83 km

Silberort Quarry

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An imposing steep stone wall with a small gorge.

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2.14 km

Velmerstot Upland Heath

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very beautiful landscape on the ridge - not only when the heather blooms in late summer.

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2.36 km

Eggeturm Observation Tower (Preußische Velmerstot)

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Observation tower with a magnificent view

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2.36 km

Prussian Velmerstot

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very nice here

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2.45 km

Landschutz Hut on Preußischer Velmerstot

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Even if the wide view was hidden from us due to the weather, the somewhat arduous walk was definitely worth it.

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6.18 km

Lukenloch Karst Sinkhole

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In the middle of the forest between Schlangen and Feldrom is the "Lukenloch". According to an old story, the Lukenloch was used as a site for an early medieval Saxon …

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