Eislöcher Sinkholes – Great Lochstein loop from Veldensteiner Forst

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Eislöcher Sinkholes – Great Lochstein loop from Veldensteiner Forst

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Eislöcher Sinkholes – Great Lochstein loop from Veldensteiner Forst

03:05

11.6km

110m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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236 m

Rest Area at Wildgehege Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Rest Area

After the old forest tavern was demolished, a new toilet facility made of larch wood with seating and drinks machines was built in 2021.

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1.26 km

Eislöcher Sinkholes

Highlight • Cave

Three collapsing sinkholes are connected by a cave passage. They owe their name to the impressive formation of ice in winter, which often persists into spring. Protected by a railing …

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4.19 km

Kallmünzer Steine Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

Geologically interesting but inconspicuous boulders. In addition, very beautifully formed rock walls.

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5.44 km

Great Lochstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Großer Lochstein is probably one of the most impressive rock formations in the Veldensteiner Forest area. The imposing rock tower is crossed at the base by a passage cave …

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6.54 km

Little Star

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In addition to the "Big Star", the "Little Star" is one of the central landmarks in the Veldenstein Forest. Numerous hiking or cycling trails pass here.

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7.49 km

Mühlfriedl Pond

Highlight • Lake

The lake is directly on the way from Ranna to Pegnitz just before the Großer Lochstein. You can definitely take a break here. Small yellow flowers and water lilies grow …

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7.83 km

Hochrücken Ponor Cave

Highlight • Cave

High-back ponor cave D 78. Geotope
A ponor is a typical karst phenomenon: an opening in the surface of the terrain where a body of water drains and continues underground.

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