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Germany
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Landkreis Bayreuth
Plankenfels

Weirs in the Lochau Valley – Wachstein Viewpoint loop from Plankenfels

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Plankenfels

Weirs in the Lochau Valley – Wachstein Viewpoint loop from Plankenfels

Hard

4.8

(68)

270

hikers

Weirs in the Lochau Valley – Wachstein Viewpoint loop from Plankenfels

05:03

17.7km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 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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884 m

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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1.63 km

Weirs in the Lochau Valley

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A small collection of weirs and bridges adorns the idyllic valley along the Lochau

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2.43 km

Lochautal Valley

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The Lochau is one of the most beautiful river valleys of the Franconian Switzerland - especially as there is no road through it. On beautiful hiking trails you can explore the Auwiesen embossed valley and discover many different biotopes.

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8.05 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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8.92 km

The beautification club Obernsees, which was founded on 7.7.1972 as a tourist and local beautification club, had the idea to build an observation platform on the Knock. The construction of …

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13.0 km

Wachstein Viewpoint

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From the Wachstein you can see the whole Truppach valley. Because of this phenomenal view, the Wachstein is a popular hiking destination. It is also part of the network of …

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15.9 km

Plankenstein rock formation

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16.0 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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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

2.69 km

2.48 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

4.18 km

3.95 km

2.83 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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