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Caves at Locherstein – Lochenstein Cave loop from Greuthau

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Baden-Württemberg

Caves at Locherstein – Lochenstein Cave loop from Greuthau

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Caves at Locherstein – Lochenstein Cave loop from Greuthau

01:38

5.89km

100m

Hiking

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: June 12, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.04 km

Caves at Locherstein

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At the foot of the wall of the Locherstein there are small caves (approx. 2 to 4 m²). You have to climb up a bit from the hiking trail.

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1.04 km

View of Lichtenstein Castle and Unterhausen

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Even down in Honau you have a great view of Lichtenstein Castle. On the zigzag path up to the eaves, the castle becomes a dream setting with every meter you climb

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1.08 km

Wooden Bridge Between the Cliffs (Locherhöhle View), Swabian Jura

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Under the path is the Locherhöhle, a rock eruption on the edge of the Alb into the valley. If you leave the path, you can also see through.

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1.24 km

Lochenstein Cave

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Who can make it through the rock?

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1.42 km

View of Lichtenstein Castle and the Echaz Valley

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From the Lochenstein with its two benches and the wild barbecue area, Honau is right at your feet

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4.23 km

Waldameisenlehrpfad Trailhead Parking

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Starting point at the parking lot of the ant nature trail

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5.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.33 km

1.58 km

968 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

1.75 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (700 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

25°C

16°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

May 5, 2024,🧒👩👩Kids Tour übern Locherstein - Holzelfingen

Hike with the kids in surprisingly nice weather ☀️ from Traifelberg over Locherstein to Holzelfingen to the local craftsmen's exhibition there. EKS 🌭🍟🍕🍺🍰 and a round of bouncy castle.
Then back to Traifelberg.

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Caves at Locherstein – Lochenstein Cave loop from Greuthau

Caves at Locherstein

View of Lichtenstein Castle and Unterhausen

Wooden Bridge Between the Cliffs (Locherhöhle View), Swabian Jura

Lochenstein Cave

View of Lichtenstein Castle and the Echaz Valley

Waldameisenlehrpfad Trailhead Parking

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