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Vogelherd Grotto – Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth loop from Maximiliansgrotte

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Auerbach in der Oberpfalz

Vogelherd Grotto – Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth loop from Maximiliansgrotte

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Vogelherd Grotto – Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth loop from Maximiliansgrotte

01:47

6.36km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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1.85 km

Moss-Covered Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lush vegetation on the rock makes it look a bit enchanted, I think

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1.98 km

The Vogelherdgrotte is an impressive karst cave near Krottensee. It consists of Franconian dolomite (Malm). The cave experiences heavy recreational use.

But you can also enjoy this place wonderfully if …

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2.11 km

View of the Franconian Switzerland landscape

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From here you have a great view of the country

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3.40 km

Kleiner Zinnbergschacht

Cave Entrance

4.20 km

Sponge reef at the Weissingkuppe

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A must on the tour, and clearly described on the information board at the entrance to the Weissingkuppe

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4.26 km

Narrow Rock Passage – Steinerne Stadt

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Don't worry, you can still get through here after a snack..😜

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4.42 km

Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth

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Very nice hike over the meandering path. After the stairs go up the rock right side. It is a so-called mushroom rock: The heavy boulder sits on a base of small circumference. Fascinating.

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4.64 km

Caves at Weissingkuppe

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With a little imagination you can see a scary face here

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5.66 km

Stone city with the "Two Brothers"

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This karst rock labyrinth is absolutely overwhelming. You can quickly understand how the name comes about when you stroll through the alleys, squares and streets that have been carved into …

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6.36 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

1.68 km

1.52 km

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.32 km

342 m

130 m

114 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

18°C

3°C

49 %

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Vogelherd Grotto – Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth loop from Maximiliansgrotte

Moss-Covered Rock Arch