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Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

Neuhaus an der Pegnitz

Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth – Caves at Weissingkuppe loop from Maximiliansgrotte

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Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

Neuhaus an der Pegnitz

Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth – Caves at Weissingkuppe loop from Maximiliansgrotte

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Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth – Caves at Weissingkuppe loop from Maximiliansgrotte

01:12

4.18km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

1

273 m

Maximilian's Grotto

Highlight • Cave

A tour of the largest stalactite cave in Germany is an experience. A stalactite six meters in diameter is the Hammer. A Bavarian king wanted to extract gold from the …

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2

830 m

Balancing Rocks in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rock passage and rocks stand on tiny feet

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3

832 m

Sponge reef at the Weissingkuppe

Highlight • Natural Monument

A must on the tour, and clearly described on the information board at the entrance to the Weissingkuppe

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4

892 m

Narrow Rock Passage – Steinerne Stadt

Highlight • Gorge

Don't worry, you can still get through here after a snack..😜

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5

1.05 km

Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice hike over the meandering path. After the stairs go up the rock right side. It is a so-called mushroom rock: The heavy boulder sits on a base of small circumference. Fascinating.

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6

1.28 km

Caves at Weissingkuppe

Highlight • Cave

With a little imagination you can see a scary face here

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7

2.30 km

Stone city with the "Two Brothers"

Highlight • Natural Monument

This karst rock labyrinth is absolutely overwhelming. You can quickly understand how the name comes about when you stroll through the alleys, squares and streets that have been carved into …

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B

4.18 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.98 km

1.53 km

489 m

178 m

Surfaces

1.78 km

1.56 km

335 m

259 m

222 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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