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Knockhütte – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Obernsees

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Knockhütte – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Obernsees

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Knockhütte – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Obernsees

01:57

16.4km

380m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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1.77 km

Knockhütte

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The Knockhütte of the VV Obernsee is located at 517 meters on the Knock and offers a wonderful view. The stilt building, which has 35 seats, is managed on a …

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2.64 km

Bench with a view of Neubürg

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Inviting for a short rest, with a view of the Neubürg.
Unfortunately the photo is not so nice

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9.73 km

Old Railway Bridge, Plankenfels

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Not only an impressive, old railway bridge, but also the gateway to a beautiful natural spectacle: the Lochautal. 😊

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9.80 km

Plankenstein Trail

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The descent is really fun.

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10.6 km

Plankenstein Viewpoint

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Former fortification overlooking the Hollfelder Mulde.

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10.6 km

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site

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Plankenfels is located at the eastern entrance to Franconian Switzerland. In the midst of the rocky, forest and river landscapes, the village is a picturesque sight. The town is still …

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13.6 km

Wachstein

Peak

16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

1.74 km

1.52 km

1.09 km

914 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

3.72 km

3.36 km

2.97 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Tuesday 25 August

24°C

13°C

59 %

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Knockhütte – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Obernsees

Knockhütte

Bench with a view of Neubürg

Old Railway Bridge, Plankenfels

Plankenstein Trail

Plankenstein Viewpoint

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site

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