Great Kanzel Summit – Rock Hiking Area loop from Felswandergebiet

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Great Kanzel Summit – Rock Hiking Area loop from Felswandergebiet

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Great Kanzel Summit – Rock Hiking Area loop from Felswandergebiet

01:28

4.53km

170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.60 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.60 km

Great Kanzel Summit

Highlight • Summit

The pulpit is a multi-peaked mountain in the Bavarian Forest National Park south of the Lusen and the Hohlstein. The area around the pulpit is primarily referred to as the …

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2.40 km

Rock Staircase at the Kleine Kanzel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Located on the way to the Great Pulpit

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2.46 km

Little Pulpit

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock is higher than the Große Kanzel and – despite the lack of a wide view – deserves a short detour for hikers to the summit. The descent through the Felsenwandergebiet is fantastic anyway.

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2.62 km

Rock Hiking Area

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The rocky hiking area, a mountain ridge with a height of up to 1,000 meters east of the Lusen National Park Center, is characterized by mighty boulders made of gneiss …

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3.13 km

Primeval Forest Trail in Felswandergebiet

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Due to the difficult to access location, one of the few natural forests in Germany that has not been changed by humans.

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3.35 km

Rock Formations in Felswandergebiet

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A beautiful part of the rock walking area with many interesting rock formations.

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3.62 km

Felswandergebiet Ascent, Bavarian Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

Climb to the rock hike and climb to the Steinberg

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3.99 km

Moss-Covered Boulder in Bavarian Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

500m snow-covered path

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4.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

853 m

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

701 m

229 m

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (820 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

June 15, 2022,Felswandergebiet und Große Kanzel

Nice hike in the forest, the view from the pulpit is definitely worth it. The path should be walked clockwise as indicated, as the steps in the rocky area are easier to manage uphill.

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October 23, 2023,Bayer.Wald: Große (1002m) und Kleine Kanzel (1011m) mit Felswandergebiet

Our dream tour 2023: Ideal weather, best trail conditions, fantastic paths (in the ideal hiking direction for us!) and the best view of the distant Alpine chain!

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April 1, 2024,Felswandergebiet und Große Kanzel

Wonderful short hike. Today even with an Alpine panorama (cell phone camera not sufficient). Tour places certain demands on sure-footedness. Also recommended.

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April 3, 2023,Große und Kleine Kanzel

Since I was traveling with my little nephew, it had to be a small lap and a few meters in altitude. Large pulpit is perfect with it. Schee varied, not too steep and great view at the top ☀️🥰

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July 18, 2025,Im Felswandergebiet - Auf die Große Kanzel

A rocky, rooty hike up the small and large pulpit in the rock hiking area near Hohenau! What a scramble 😄👍

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December 5, 2021,Felswandergebiet Schönbrunn und große Kanzel

Hazel Grouse circular walk. The starting point is the Igelbus stop Felswandergebiet (Hohenau). GPS: Glashütte 48, 94545 Hohenau. Wonderful circular hiking trail with a view from the Great Pulpit as a worthwhile detour and highlight of the 1.5-hour tour.

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July 21, 2022,Felsenwandergebiet & Große Kanzel (1002m) 🌲Bayerischer Wald🌲

Rock hiking area & Great Kanzel (1002m)

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🌲Bavarian Forest🌲

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"Bavarian Forest National Park Holiday Region - Hiking Pin"

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> Great pulpit (1 point)

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August 28, 2024,Bayerischer Wald: Haselhuhn - Rundweg durch das Felswandergebiet

I had seen the rock hiking area before as part of a longer tour - but in pouring rain. This time it was different and where the trees were not too close together, the moss on the rocks shone a rich green in the bright sunshine and we had a short but very beautiful last tour in the Bavarian Forest …

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