Parkstein Castle Ruins – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Schwand
Parkstein Castle Ruins – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Schwand
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Parkstein Castle Ruins – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Schwand
03:32
12.9km
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: August 6, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.72 km
Hartweiher
Lake
5.76 km
Sculptures "Great Personalities"
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6.06 km
Basaltron Wind Sound Sculpture
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6.09 km
Parkstein Castle Ruins
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6.16 km
Parkstein Basalt Cone
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6.18 km
St. Martin Church of the Fourteen Holy Helpers
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6.45 km
Ave Maria Grotto
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6.52 km
Parkstein Basalt Cone
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8.74 km
Memorial Stone at the Schwarzmoosbach Ponds
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12.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.47 km
1.89 km
1.27 km
1.20 km
Surfaces
4.74 km
4.22 km
3.02 km
486 m
191 m
160 m
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Elevation
Highest point (560 m)
Lowest point (450 m)
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Weather
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Saturday 8 August
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12°C
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