Lochenstein summit cross – Split Rock on Schafberg loop from Schafberg-Lochenstein

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Lochenstein summit cross – Split Rock on Schafberg loop from Schafberg-Lochenstein

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Lochenstein summit cross – Split Rock on Schafberg loop from Schafberg-Lochenstein

03:38

10.8km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Obere Donau

Landschaftsteile der Markung Roßwangen

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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594 m

Lochenstein summit cross

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From the 963 meter high Lochenstein you have a great view of the Swabian Jura. In good weather, the view extends to the mighty peaks of the Alps. At the …

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1.44 km

View of Lochenstein and Hohenzollern Castle

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From the Wenzelstein back to the parking lot, the Lochenstein with its summit cross is right in front of you.

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2.07 km

Split Rock on Schafberg

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Just climb down and see the rocks up close. Adventures for older children and those young at heart.

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2.41 km

View from Hoher Fels

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Nice view but no seating to linger. Not a bank.

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5.09 km

View of Rottweil and Thyssenkrupp Test Tower

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simply wonderful on a clear day

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5.38 km

Bench with a beautiful view towards Rottweil

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The ThyssenKrupp tower can be clearly seen from here.

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5.48 km

Plettenberg Summit and Quarry View

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Great view from the more than 1,000 meter high Plettenberg. The Plettenberghütte in the south just below the summit invites you to take a break. The hut, like many huts …

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5.53 km

Absolutely worth seeing quarry with viewing platform. Limestone from the White Jura is blasted out of the mountain here, crushed and brought down to the valley with the 2.3 km long cable car for cement production.

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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