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Meine Variante des karstkundlichen Wanderpfades vorbei am Gasthof Grottenhof

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Meine Variante des karstkundlichen Wanderpfades vorbei am Gasthof Grottenhof

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January 28, 2022

Meine Variante des karstkundlichen Wanderpfades vorbei am Gasthof Grottenhof

Hard

05:26

19.4km

3.6km/h

380m

380m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Neuhaus (Pegnitz) Train Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The trains of the so-called Middle Franconia Railway of DB Regio from Nuremberg end here. There are also RE connections to Bayreuth, Hof and Nuremberg.

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379 m

Pegnitz River in Neuhaus an der Pegnitz

Highlight • River

Neuhaus is historically connected with Veldenstein Castle. The castle was first mentioned in a document in 1269 as "novum castrum", translated as the new house. The first details are reported …

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1.49 km

Distlergrotte (Finstermühl Cave)

Highlight • Cave

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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1.64 km

Landscape Between Distlergrotte and Bärnhof

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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3.67 km

Mystery Grotto

Highlight • Cave

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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3.68 km

Swallow Hole at the Mysteriengrotte

Highlight • Cave

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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4.58 km

Schlierau Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

In the Schlierau valley, the Schlierau chapel is at a crossroads, surrounded by picturesque linden trees and bush hedges. The chapel, which had been considerably damaged by a fallen tree, …

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5.12 km

View of Krottensee, Neuhaus, and Veldenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kurt in front of the Maximalians Grotto, view of Krottensse, Neuhaus and Burg Veldenstein.

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5.30 km

View of Krottensee and Neuhaus

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent views of the surrounding landscape.

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5.70 km

Grottenhof Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The famous grotto cheese from back then has also been produced in-house for a number of years. It is a hard cheese made from cow's milk, hand-made in the Grottenhof, …

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5.81 km

Maximilian's Grotto

Highlight • Cave

A tour of the largest stalactite cave in Germany is an experience. A stalactite six meters in diameter is the Hammer. A Bavarian king wanted to extract gold from the …

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6.76 km

Sponge reef at the Weissingkuppe

Highlight • Natural Monument

A must on the tour, and clearly described on the information board at the entrance to the Weissingkuppe

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6.93 km

Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice hike over the meandering path. After the stairs go up the rock right side. It is a so-called mushroom rock: The heavy boulder sits on a base of small circumference. Fascinating.

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7.41 km

Solution doline on the Karst Educational Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are 2 types of sinkholes, this is a so-called solution doline. Station 7 of the "Karstkundischer Wanderpfad", there is also a corresponding display board with the explanation of the sinkholes.

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8.47 km

Boulder rocks in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Climb

For everyone who wants to let off steam or watch

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9.61 km

Stone city with the "Two Brothers"

Highlight • Natural Monument

This karst rock labyrinth is absolutely overwhelming. You can quickly understand how the name comes about when you stroll through the alleys, squares and streets that have been carved into …

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9.89 km

To the 'Schöne Aussicht' viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

At this fork in the road there is a signpost to the "beautiful view". Unfortunately, there is nothing to see at the vantage point apart from a beautiful rock formation, everything is totally overgrown.

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10.3 km

Small cave in Steinerne Stadt

Highlight • Cave

One of the many caves, this one is one of the smaller ones.

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10.4 km

Wotanswand

Highlight • Climb

“Wotanswand” is a very popular climbing rock due to its overhanging shape. A metal cassette hangs under the overhang of the Wotans wall. In her. there is a book in which conquerors of this difficult. Can enter route.

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10.4 km

Rock arch in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Natural Monument

Memory cards fill up almost by themselves here…🥴

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11.0 km

Cave in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Cave

Here you can often find a hammock with a tired climber hanging around..🥴

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11.1 km

Vogelherd Grotto

Highlight • Cave

The Vogelherdgrotte is an impressive karst cave near Krottensee. It consists of Franconian dolomite (Malm). The cave experiences heavy recreational use.

But you can also enjoy this place wonderfully if …

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11.4 km

View of the Franconian Switzerland landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a great view of the country

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12.0 km

Sacrificial Stones (Kallmünz Blocks)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Somewhat off the path, hidden in the forest, are two large sacrificial stones including information board. On its top are several bowl-shaped hollows, which are filled with water after rainfall. …

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13.9 km

Maul Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The magical Maulkapelle with its beautiful altar room is always worth a photo and a rest. She is named after the name of her builder.

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15.9 km

View of Veldenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the entrance to the Finstermühle there is this great view of the castle.

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16.7 km

Max Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This wonderful dolomite rock extends beautifully on a small hill.

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17.1 km

View of Veldenstein Castle and Pegnitz Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great vantage point with a view of the Pegnitz valley and Neuhaus a.d. Pegnitz.

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17.4 km

View of Pegnitz Valley and Neuhaus an der Pegnitz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great vantage point with a view of the Pegnitz valley and Neuhaus a.d. Pegnitz.

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18.6 km

View of Veldenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

from here you have a class on the castle

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19.0 km

Veldenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

At this address you will find many helpful and interesting information about the castle: burg-veldenstein.de

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19.4 km

Neuhaus (Pegnitz) Train Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The trains of the so-called Middle Franconia Railway of DB Regio from Nuremberg end here. There are also RE connections to Bayreuth, Hof and Nuremberg.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.36 km

6.40 km

1.98 km

1.45 km

255 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

5.45 km

3.45 km

2.35 km

1.35 km

362 m

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