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Neuhaus an der Pegnitz

Mystery Grotto – Vogelherd Grotto loop from Neuhaus (Pegnitz)

Moderate

5.0

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34

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Mystery Grotto – Vogelherd Grotto loop from Neuhaus (Pegnitz)

01:31

13.0km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.59 km

Distlergrotte (Finstermühl Cave)

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Is somewhat hidden on the left mountain slope of the path. You have to go up the path a bit steeply, then you get there directly. The entrance is partly …

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2

3.77 km

Natural monument on the karst circular route: Behind the entrance there is a large hall in which beautiful icicles hang in winter. The Ponor is a water sinking point, the opposite of a spring, so to speak.

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3

3.85 km

It is a small, natural opening in the rock through which water flows into the underground cave system. The name "swallow hole" comes from the idea that this is where …

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4

3.85 km

Ponor Sinkhole

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"A ponor (from South Slavic) - also known as a swallow hole, Schwalgloch (in Westphalian), sinkhole, Bachschwinde, katavothra (modern Greek καταβόθρα) or gully - is an opening in the surface …

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5

3.86 km

Mystery Grotto

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In winter, beautiful ice formations can be admired here, also inside. The strange name of the cave can be traced back to a legend. There is an information board in front of the entrance.

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6

5.83 km

Maximilian's Grotto

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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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6.61 km

Weissingkuppe

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8

7.95 km

Stone city with the "Two Brothers"

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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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9

9.25 km

Vogelherd Grotto

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The Vogelherdgrotte is an impressive karst cave near Krottensee. It consists of Franconian dolomite (Malm). The cave experiences heavy recreational use.

But you can also enjoy this place wonderfully if …

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13.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.05 km

3.10 km

1.41 km

977 m

509 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

4.72 km

2.58 km

629 m

128 m

119 m

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Lowest point (380 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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6°C

73 %

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