Lochenstein summit cross – Split Rock on Schafberg loop from Schafberg-Lochenstein

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Lochenstein summit cross – Split Rock on Schafberg loop from Schafberg-Lochenstein

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Lochenstein summit cross – Split Rock on Schafberg loop from Schafberg-Lochenstein

03:09

9.80km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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594 m

Lochenstein summit cross

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From the 963 meter high Lochenstein you have a great view of the Swabian Jura. In good weather, the view extends to the mighty peaks of the Alps. At the …

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1.16 km

Scenic Trail with Wooden Water Trough and View of Balinger Berge

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Beautiful path 🏞️ with a great view of the Balinger Mountains ⛰️⛰️⛰️
Just to enjoy 🤩

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6.45 km

View of the Region of the Ten Thousanders and Schafberg/Lochenstein

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Beautiful view of the region of 10 thousand meters with the highest mountains in the Swabian Alb - Schafberg/Lochenstein

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6.68 km

Schafberg Saddle

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Not only sheep like it here. The shear (mole) has also spread here.

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7.32 km

View of Plettenberg from Hoher Fels

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Great view. One could stay here for a while, rest or make Verser. But far and wide no bench or seating. That should definitely be changed.

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7.36 km

View from Hoher Fels

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Nice view but no seating to linger. Not a bank.

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7.70 km

Split Rock on Schafberg

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Just climb down and see the rocks up close. Adventures for older children and those young at heart.

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8.33 km

View of Lochenstein and Hohenzollern Castle

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From the Wenzelstein back to the parking lot, the Lochenstein with its summit cross is right in front of you.

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9.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

3.16 km

2.11 km

1.18 km

110 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

3.84 km

726 m

254 m

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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Comments

June 12, 2022,Hausen am 🌲 - 🐑 berg - gespaltener 🪨 - Lochen 👌

One of my favorite tours. Subtle climb to the Schafberg. Beautiful hike along the eaves to the split rock - here 20 minutes. plan to climb around and linger!
The cleaved rock and the Plettenberg in a westerly direction to Schömberg (approx. 5km from Scafberg) are two more thousands that do not belong to the well-known tour of the 10-thousanders. …

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January 23, 2022,Hausen am 🌲 - 🐑 berg - gespaltener Fels - Lochen 👌

Keeping a long story short. The ascent to the Schafberg is quite pleasant, as the many hairpin bends mean that it is not as steep as it first looked. The saying "The early bird catches the worm" is negligible on the Swabian Alb. He sees nothing from the beautiful views, at least in winter, except low-hanging clouds. Even without a …

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November 12, 2021,Blick auf den Lochenstein – Lochenstein Runde von Hausen am Tann

The ascent from Hausen to the Hohe Fels is tough. Not for the untrained and people with a fear of heights. Narrow meandering paths covered with foliage should only be used with great care. Otherwise a wonderful tour even without a perforated stone. You can plan it in your own tour.

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September 25, 2021,Blick auf den Lochenstein – Lochenstein Runde von Hausen am Tann

On the way I met a hiker who didn't want to hike alone

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January 1, 2023,Neujahr 2023 🥳🤩 Lochenstein Runde

New Year 2023 🥳
First of all, a really happy new year to everyone.
We left early and it was good because the parking lot was full in the afternoon 😁
Almost shirt weather today and fantastic views. 🤩
And blooming hazelnuts and hellebore 😳 and no bees yet 🐝
According to hikers, lightning struck Lochenstein and there is a …

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