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Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Neuhaus an der Pegnitz

Parasol Rock – Vogelherd Grotto loop from Maximiliansgrotte

Moderate

4.9

(84)

247

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Parasol Rock – Vogelherd Grotto loop from Maximiliansgrotte

02:49

9.83km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 13, 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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Restaurant

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1

815 m

Narrow Rock Passage – Steinerne Stadt

Highlight • Gorge

Don't worry, you can still get through here after a snack..😜

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2

978 m

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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3

2.96 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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4.28 km

Unfortunately difficult to access as the green is currently sprouting badly

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6.02 km

Brunnstein Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Imposing rock formation on the Erzweg.

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6

6.43 km

Parasol Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

A detour to the mushroom-shaped block of Kalkdolomit is worthwhile! Depending on the season offers the comparison with the often numerous "real parasol mushrooms".

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8.47 km

Moss-Covered Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lush vegetation on the rock makes it look a bit enchanted, I think

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8

8.60 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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9.83 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.60 km

3.75 km

298 m

178 m

Surfaces

5.87 km

2.64 km

694 m

296 m

259 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

35 %

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