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Neuhaus an der Pegnitz

Mystery Grotto – Ponor Sinkhole loop from Neuhaus (Pegnitz)

Moderate

5.0

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Mystery Grotto – Ponor Sinkhole loop from Neuhaus (Pegnitz)

00:52

8.10km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Train Station

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1.72 km

Picnic Area with View of Fields near Neuhaus

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On the outskirts of Neuhaus in the direction of Krottensee. Beautiful view of fields and meadows

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4.25 km

Mystery Grotto

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In winter, beautiful ice formations can be admired here, also inside. The strange name of the cave can be traced back to a legend. There is an information board in front of the entrance.

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4.26 km

Ponor Sinkhole

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"A ponor (from South Slavic) - also known as a swallow hole, Schwalgloch (in Westphalian), sinkhole, Bachschwinde, katavothra (modern Greek καταβόθρα) or gully - is an opening in the surface …

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4.27 km

It is a small, natural opening in the rock through which water flows into the underground cave system. The name "swallow hole" comes from the idea that this is where …

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4.35 km

The strange name of this grotto goes back to the legend of the occasional appearance of the "white woman". This legendary figure hides the historically transmitted person of the attractive …

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6

5.87 km

Here you can let your gaze wander over the great landscape.

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7

6.53 km

Is somewhat hidden on the left mountain slope of the path. You have to go up the path a bit steeply, then you get there directly. The entrance is partly …

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8

7.33 km

Good Franconian cuisine with a few unusual variations.

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8.10 km

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Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.72 km

1.46 km

1.39 km

384 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

2.94 km

1.23 km

757 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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