Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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559 m

Community Pond

Highlight • Lake

5.14 km

Felsenkeller Rock Cellars

Highlight • Cave

The rock cellars are also open in winter. There are 3 cellars, 2 of which are currently being renovated.
Opening hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free.

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5.33 km

Chapel on Parkstein Basalt Cone

Highlight • Religious Site

After a difficult climb, the hiker is rewarded with a wonderful view.

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5.35 km

St. Martin Church of the Fourteen Holy Helpers

Highlight • Religious Site

The mountain church of St. Martin of the 14 Holy Helpers in the neo-Romanesque style was built in 1852 and sits on the plateau of the basalt cone with a wonderful view.

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5.43 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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5.54 km

Basalt Wall of Parkstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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5.58 km

Hoher Parkstein Basalt Cone

Highlight • Volcano

The Hoher Parkstein geotope is the vent of a former volcano. You can read everything on an information board on site. Absolutely impressive!

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5.64 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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7.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

1.48 km

1.04 km

625 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

2.45 km

1.97 km

299 m

277 m

258 m

Elevation

Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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