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View from the Plettenberg – Lochenstein summit cross loop from Dotternhausen

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View from the Plettenberg – Lochenstein summit cross loop from Dotternhausen

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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: August 10, 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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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

32°C

15°C

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Comments

February 11, 2024,Schömberg Lochenstein-runde mit meiner Schwester

Today we went on the first major hike this year with my sister. Of course, I didn't necessarily choose the easiest one to start with 🤷🏻‍♀️😆 Despite all my efforts, it was still a great day.
Unfortunately, komoot has once again completely mixed up the pictures. So do not wonder.

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October 9, 2022,Ein hochalbines Wandererlebnis - Lochenstein, Wenzelstein, Gespaltener Fels, Hoher Fels,Plettenberg und Schafberg

Unfortunately, my girlfriend had to cancel our joint tour planned for today and so I faced the problem because I didn't want to walk the tour alone, which I could do as an alternative. One of my planned tours on Komoot was a "high-level" experience. I had saved this tour from someone a long time ago. However, I don't remember …

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November 12, 2022,Lochenstein - Wenzelstein - Steinbruch & Funkturm Plettenberg 1002 m. ü.N.N. - St. Petrus und Paulus Kirche ⛪ - NSG Schafberg/Lochenstein - Gespaltener Fels 🔁 Von 🅿 Beim Lochenstein - Hausen am Tann - Zollernalbkreis aus 🥾

Goodbye!

To this sunny autumn hike 🍂🍁🌞 with a few meters of altitude 📈
But without height - no view 😜
You will be rewarded with great vantage points directly on the eaves edge and a wonderful panoramic view!
Just to enjoy and dream 🤩

Have fun hiking 🥾

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February 26, 2023,Winterwanderung Lochenstein, Plettenberg...

Mega round but not suitable for the inexperienced in the conditions.

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November 10, 2024,Vom Plettenberg zum Lochenstein aus Hausen am Tann

Today we went on a walk that we had to cancel last year because of bad weather. We parked in Hausen am Tann, from there we went steeply up the Plettenberg through the golf course. Nice and warm at the top, foggy below. We passed the quarry and over to the split rock. There we missed a turnoff and went …

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August 11, 2024,Auf feinsten Traufwegen über den Wenzelstein, gespaltenen Fels, Plettenberg, Hausen + Schafsberg

Today we started at the "Lochenstein" car park. There were surprisingly few cars, so we had correspondingly few encounters.
First we went up to the Wenzelstein, an enchanted place with a 360-degree view. We like the peace and quiet here. You can also bivouac and make campfires ⛺ 🔥🎸 here if you know how to behave. 👌
On fine paths, …

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December 18, 2021,Über den ☁️Wolken ☁️ ( Lochenstein - Gespaltener Fels - Hoher Fels - Plettenberg ) 18.12.2021

A wonderful day on the Alb 😀 pure sunshine and a view of the Alps

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January 19, 2026,Hausen am Tann🌞 - Lochenstein ✝️📷🔭 - Gespaltener Stein - Hoher Fels - Plettenberg📷🔭⚒️⛏️🧨🗼 - Plettenberger Hütte🔥🪵🛝

Today I took advantage of the sunny day again.

Since a thick fog had rolled in overnight, I decided to head for the higher ground again.

The starting point was the Lochen hiking trail.

First came the ascent to the Lochenstein. From there, there was a wonderful view, especially of Hohenzollern Castle.

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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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