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Baden-Württemberg
Zollernalbkreis
Balingen

Lochenstein summit cross – Split Rock on Schafberg loop from Schafberg-Lochenstein

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Zollernalbkreis
Balingen

Lochenstein summit cross – Split Rock on Schafberg loop from Schafberg-Lochenstein

Moderate

4.8

(107)

425

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Lochenstein summit cross – Split Rock on Schafberg loop from Schafberg-Lochenstein

04:29

13.9km

570m

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: July 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Landschaftsteile der Markung Roßwangen

Plettenkeller

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Bus stop

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594 m

Lochenstein summit cross

Highlight • Summit

From the 963 meter high Lochenstein you have a great view of the Swabian Jura. In good weather, the view extends to the mighty peaks of the Alps. At the …

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1.44 km

From the Wenzelstein back to the parking lot, the Lochenstein with its summit cross is right in front of you.

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2.07 km

Split Rock on Schafberg

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Just climb down and see the rocks up close. Adventures for older children and those young at heart.

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2.41 km

View from Hoher Fels

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Nice view but no seating to linger. Not a bank.

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5.45 km

simply wonderful on a clear day

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5.64 km

Great view from the more than 1,000 meter high Plettenberg. The Plettenberghütte in the south just below the summit invites you to take a break. The hut, like many huts …

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7.23 km

with a tragic story

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7.30 km

View from the Plettenberg

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Great hiking area. The Plettenberg offers everything. From almost high alpine climbs, over juniper heaths, as well as many benches with a great view. Not to forget the quarry and the radio tower.

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13.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.20 km

5.16 km

1.77 km

585 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

3.17 km

2.37 km

1.73 km

1.37 km

193 m

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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Today

Friday 31 July

24°C

16°C

72 %

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Comments

January 19, 2026,Hausen am Tann🌞 - Lochenstein ✝️📷🔭 - Gespaltener Stein - Hoher Fels - Plettenberg📷🔭⚒️⛏️🧨🗼 - Plettenberger Hütte🔥🪵🛝
Today I took advantage of the sunny day again.

Since a thick fog had rolled in overnight, I decided to head for the higher ground again.

The starting point was the Lochen hiking trail.

First came the ascent to the Lochenstein. From there, there was a wonderful view, especially of Hohenzollern Castle.

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A wonderful day on the Alb 😀 pure sunshine and a view of the Alps

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After my bike ride to Plettenberg on Sunday without a view of the quarry, today a hiking tour to Plettenberg. Start from the car park at Lochenstein - steep shortcut up to Spalter Fels - great rock area there - continue to Hoher Fels - steeply down and back up to Plettenberg - quarry can be seen clearly from the …

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Today we started at the "Lochenstein" car park. There were surprisingly few cars, so we had correspondingly few encounters.
First we went up to the Wenzelstein, an enchanted place with a 360-degree view. We like the peace and quiet here. You can also bivouac and make campfires ⛺ 🔥🎸 here if you know how to behave. 👌
On fine paths, …

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Unfortunately, my girlfriend had to cancel our joint tour planned for today and so I faced the problem because I didn't want to walk the tour alone, which I could do as an alternative. One of my planned tours on Komoot was a "high-level" experience. I had saved this tour from someone a long time ago. However, I don't remember …

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Today we went on a walk that we had to cancel last year because of bad weather. We parked in Hausen am Tann, from there we went steeply up the Plettenberg through the golf course. Nice and warm at the top, foggy below. We passed the quarry and over to the split rock. There we missed a turnoff and went …

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We parked at the almost empty Lochen parking lot.
From here it is a short and steep up to the Lochenstein.
From the summit with a cross you have a beautiful view of the Hohenzollern. This does not come into play with the cell phone. On a clear day you can even see the Alps. 🌞🏔🏔🏔
From here we descend …

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Goodbye!

To this sunny autumn hike 🍂🍁🌞 with a few meters of altitude 📈
But without height - no view 😜
You will be rewarded with great vantage points directly on the eaves edge and a wonderful panoramic view!
Just to enjoy and dream 🤩


Have fun hiking 🥾

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