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Nürnberger Land
Neuhaus an der Pegnitz

Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth – Vogelherd Grotto loop from Neuhaus (Pegnitz)

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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Neuhaus an der Pegnitz

Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth – Vogelherd Grotto loop from Neuhaus (Pegnitz)

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Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth – Vogelherd Grotto loop from Neuhaus (Pegnitz)

03:42

13.3km

250m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.73 km

Mystery Grotto and Eichelgarten Ponor

Highlight • Cave

Natural monument on the karst circular route: Behind the entrance there is a large hall in which beautiful icicles hang in winter. The Ponor is a water sinking point, the opposite of a spring, so to speak.

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3.81 km

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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3.82 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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6.15 km

Maximilian's Grotto

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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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6.93 km

Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth

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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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8.17 km

Stone city with the "Two Brothers"

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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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8.45 km

In the nearby stone city and also on the surrounding rock walls, the hiker may have admired one or two climbers. Climbing history was written in 1991 at this point …

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9.47 km

Vogelherd Grotto

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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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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.54 km

3.17 km

1.58 km

977 m

Surfaces

5.24 km

4.40 km

2.75 km

629 m

128 m

119 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

73 %

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