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Mysteriengrotte – Burg Veldenstein Runde von Neuhaus (an der Pegnitz)

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Mysteriengrotte – Burg Veldenstein Runde von Neuhaus (an der Pegnitz)

Diana Dachsbacher planned a hike

September 11, 2022

Mysteriengrotte – Burg Veldenstein Runde von Neuhaus (an der Pegnitz)

Moderate

02:08

8.00km

3.8km/h

80m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Train Station

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483 m

Pegnitz River in Neuhaus an der Pegnitz

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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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1.59 km

Distlergrotte (Finstermühl Cave)

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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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1.74 km

Landscape Between Distlergrotte and Bärnhof

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

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2.69 km

Ancient Valley (Urstromtal) in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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From the Distlergrotte to here you can see from the washed out rocks how high the water flowed in the former glacial valley.

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3.28 km

Crucifix in the Rock Niche

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This crucifix is hidden in a small rock niche.

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3.76 km

Swallow Hole at the Mysteriengrotte

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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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3.77 km

Mystery Grotto

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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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7.28 km

View of Veldenstein Castle

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From Wikipedia: The year the Veldenstein Castle was built and the name of the builder have not been confirmed. However, many things point to the Bishop of Eichstätt, who had …

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8.00 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

1.48 km

1.14 km

210 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

2.41 km

755 m

695 m

403 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Mysteriengrotte – Burg Veldenstein Runde von Neuhaus (an der Pegnitz)

Pegnitz River in Neuhaus an der Pegnitz

Distlergrotte (Finstermühl Cave)

Landscape Between Distlergrotte and Bärnhof

Ancient Valley (Urstromtal) in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Crucifix in the Rock Niche

Swallow Hole at the Mysteriengrotte

Mystery Grotto

View of Veldenstein Castle

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