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Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab
Parkstein

Hoher Parkstein Basalt Cone – Basalt Wall of Parkstein loop from Schwand

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab
Parkstein

Hoher Parkstein Basalt Cone – Basalt Wall of Parkstein loop from Schwand

Moderate

4.6

(13)

64

hikers

Hoher Parkstein Basalt Cone – Basalt Wall of Parkstein loop from Schwand

03:31

12.8km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.91 km

View of the Parkstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this dirt road near Hammerles you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Parkstein, which is of volcanic origin. A detour to the local museum and vantage point is well worth it!

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4.71 km

Hartweiher

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3

6.00 km

Basaltron Wind Sound Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

With wind or a good breath, you can not only hear sounds but also play songs.

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6.09 km

Parkstein Basalt Cone

Highlight • Volcano

The basalt cone in Parkstein with the mountain church built above is worth seeing at any time of the year. When the weather is nice, you have a wonderful view …

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5

6.11 km

great all-round view. In good weather more than terrific

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6.38 km

Ave Maria Grotto

Highlight • Religious Site

The grotto lies in the middle of the basalt wall. Access only from below

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6.47 km

Parkstein Basalt Cone

Highlight • Volcano

Absolutely mega, these rock formations! You can discover so many details like flowers, lichens, spiders, beetles, butterflies.

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8.67 km

Modern Materl at the Moosbach pond

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.46 km

1.83 km

1.33 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

4.66 km

4.64 km

2.79 km

301 m

216 m

140 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Tuesday 3 March

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