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Eislöcher Sinkholes – Great Lochstein loop from Veldensteiner Forst

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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Eislöcher Sinkholes – Great Lochstein loop from Veldensteiner Forst

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Eislöcher Sinkholes – Great Lochstein loop from Veldensteiner Forst

03:04

11.6km

110m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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236 m

Rest Area at Wildgehege Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Rest Area

After the old forest tavern was demolished, a new toilet facility made of larch wood with seating and drinks machines was built in 2021.

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1.24 km

Eislöcher Sinkholes

Highlight • Cave

Three collapsing sinkholes are connected by a cave passage. They owe their name to the impressive formation of ice in winter, which often persists into spring. Protected by a railing …

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4.15 km

Kallmünzer Steine Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

Geologically interesting but inconspicuous boulders. In addition, very beautifully formed rock walls.

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5.40 km

Great Lochstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Großer Lochstein is probably one of the most impressive rock formations in the Veldensteiner Forest area. The imposing rock tower is crossed at the base by a passage cave …

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6.50 km

Little Star

Highlight • Trail

In addition to the "Big Star", the "Little Star" is one of the central landmarks in the Veldenstein Forest. Numerous hiking or cycling trails pass here.

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7.45 km

Mühlfriedl Pond

Highlight • Lake

The lake is directly on the way from Ranna to Pegnitz just before the Großer Lochstein. You can definitely take a break here. Small yellow flowers and water lilies grow …

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7.78 km

Hochrücken Ponor Cave

Highlight • Cave

High-back ponor cave D 78. Geotope
A ponor is a typical karst phenomenon: an opening in the surface of the terrain where a body of water drains and continues underground.

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8.17 km

Hochrücken Rock Grotto

Highlight • Cave

These stone formations do not make the path boring.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.67 km

1.64 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.77 km

3.36 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

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Eislöcher Sinkholes – Great Lochstein loop from Veldensteiner Forst

Rest Area at Wildgehege Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Eislöcher Sinkholes

Kallmünzer Steine Rock Formations

Great Lochstein

Little Star

Mühlfriedl Pond

Hochrücken Ponor Cave

Hochrücken Rock Grotto

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