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Dotternhausen

View from the Plettenberg – Lochenstein summit cross loop from Dotternhausen

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Dotternhausen

View from the Plettenberg – Lochenstein summit cross loop from Dotternhausen

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4.8

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483

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View from the Plettenberg – Lochenstein summit cross loop from Dotternhausen

06:19

18.9km

860m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Landschaftsteile der Markung Roßwangen

Plettenkeller

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Parking

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2.07 km

View of Rottweil and Thyssenkrupp Test Tower

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simply wonderful on a clear day

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2.26 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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2.37 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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3.18 km

Plettenberg Hut and Playground

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Nice barbecue area with a playground at the cottage, also great if the hut has too.

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3.85 km

Memorial Cross on Plettenberg Ridge

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with a tragic story

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3.92 km

View from the Plettenberg

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Great hiking area. The Plettenberg offers everything. From almost high alpine climbs, over juniper heaths, as well as many benches with a great view. Not to forget the quarry and the radio tower.

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9.60 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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11.1 km

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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18.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

6.68 km

3.05 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.34 km

3.52 km

2.88 km

2.30 km

1.54 km

1.18 km

172 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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View from the Plettenberg – Lochenstein summit cross loop from Dotternhausen

View of Rottweil and Thyssenkrupp Test Tower

Plettenberg Summit and Quarry View

Bench with a beautiful view towards Rottweil

Plettenberg Hut and Playground

Memorial Cross on Plettenberg Ridge

View from the Plettenberg

View of Lochenstein and Hohenzollern Castle

Lochenstein summit cross

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