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

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

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

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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: October 16, 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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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594 m

Lochenstein summit cross

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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

View of Lochenstein and Hohenzollern Castle

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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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5.45 km

View of Rottweil and Thyssenkrupp Test Tower

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simply wonderful on a clear day

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5.64 km

Plettenberg Summit and Quarry View

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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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6.56 km

Plettenberg Hut and Playground

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Nice barbecue area with a playground at the cottage, also great if the hut has too.

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7.23 km

Memorial Cross on Plettenberg Ridge

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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

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.87 km

4.99 km

2.35 km

582 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

3.43 km

2.55 km

2.08 km

652 m

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

9°C

6°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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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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December 18, 2021,Über den ☁️Wolken ☁️ ( Lochenstein - Gespaltener Fels - Hoher Fels - Plettenberg ) 18.12.2021

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

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August 7, 2024,Lochenpass-Gespaltener Fels-Plettenberg-Hausen am Tann

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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August 11, 2024,Auf feinsten Traufwegen über den Wenzelstein, gespaltenen Fels, Plettenberg, Hausen + Schafsberg

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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October 9, 2022,Ein hochalbines Wandererlebnis - Lochenstein, Wenzelstein, Gespaltener Fels, Hoher Fels,Plettenberg und Schafberg

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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November 10, 2024,Vom Plettenberg zum Lochenstein aus Hausen am Tann

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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November 12, 2022,Lochenstein - Wenzelstein - Steinbruch & Funkturm Plettenberg 1002 m. ü.N.N. - St. Petrus und Paulus Kirche ⛪ - NSG Schafberg/Lochenstein - Gespaltener Fels 🔁 Von 🅿 Beim Lochenstein - Hausen am Tann - Zollernalbkreis aus 🥾

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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