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Princes' Rocks – Girgel Cave loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Princes' Rocks – Girgel Cave loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

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Princes' Rocks – Girgel Cave loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

01:36

5.78km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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Parking

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352 m

Schalenstein "Druidenschüssel" beim Silberhaus

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the Fichtelgebirge, on various rock surfaces, kettle- or basin-like depressions can be found in the granite, which are popularly called Druid bowls, sacrificial cauldrons, or witch cauldrons. The superstition among the population attributed them to the druids, that Celtic priestly caste, who are said to have offered animal or human sacrifices to the gods there.
This moss-covered druid bowl, located in the Hochwald behind the Silberhaus guesthouse, is easy to find.

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784 m

Crossing of the 50th Parallel

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On the crest you cross the 50th degree of latitude at this point

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1.30 km

Princes' Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Prinzenfelsen is located in the middle of the forest, but is not far from the Gasthaus Silberhaus. A nice little climbing insert brings you up through a chunky rock labyrinth to the view over the treetops. The detour is also worthwhile for mountain bikers. The best way to connect with the nearby nearby Girgelhöhle.

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1.31 km

Moments Collector at Prinzenfelsen

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Every hiker can capture moving moments and impressions in the "moment collector's booklet." However, it is mostly used as a guest book.

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1.66 km

Kleiner Prinz Rock Formation

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Beautiful group of rocks with a pronounced wool sack expression.

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1.75 km

Rest area at the trail junction

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A beautiful, shady rest area. This is where the Höhenweg (high trail), the Kemnath-Girgelhöhle connecting trail, and a forest path meet.

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1.94 km

Girgel Cave

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Interesting rock formation (granite). A small path leads to the top of the cavernous rocks (wooden staircase / ladder) - worthwhile. In the summer months: beware of ticks ...

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1.97 km

Napoleon's Hat

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This stone got its name long ago from its shape, which resembles a two-masted storm hat or, more precisely, the hat of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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5.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

811 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

2.29 km

478 m

303 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

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Princes' Rocks – Girgel Cave loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

Schalenstein "Druidenschüssel" beim Silberhaus

Crossing of the 50th Parallel

Princes' Rocks

Moments Collector at Prinzenfelsen

Kleiner Prinz Rock Formation

Rest area at the trail junction

Girgel Cave

Napoleon's Hat

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