Little Lochstein – Great Lochstein loop from Großer Lochstein

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Little Lochstein – Great Lochstein loop from Großer Lochstein

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Little Lochstein – Great Lochstein loop from Großer Lochstein

02:17

8.45km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.43 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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2.49 km

Bench at the "Großer Stern"

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The "Big Star" is one of the central landmarks in the Veldenstein Forest. Numerous hiking or cycling trails pass here. There is a bench in the middle of this spider crab.

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3.32 km

Little Lochstein

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The Little Lochstein is well signposted and appears almost like in Tolkien's Shire, like a cottage of Bilbo, Frodo or another hobbit. It is a crag with a cave running …

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3.87 km

Rock with a natural tunnel

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A striking rock formation with a small cave through it, located near the small holed stone. Easily accessible from the path.

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4.40 km

Eislöcher Collapse Dolines (Geotope D71)

Highlight • Natural Monument

With a little climbing along the roots you are down in the ice holes. It is easier through the low entrance at the front passage, crawling through here is possible. Very beautiful.

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4.45 km

Eislöcher Sinkholes

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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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5.36 km

Forest Path in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Better go this way

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7.25 km

Great Lochstein

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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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8.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.89 km

2.73 km

489 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

2.60 km

2.27 km

601 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

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Monday 5 October

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Comments

May 19, 2024,147. Kleiner Lochstein – Naturdenkmal Großer Lochstein

Hello everyone,
this time we explored the Veldensteiner Forest. The small and large Lochstein were one of the highlights of the tour. A relaxed hike for all levels of fitness.

I hope you enjoyed your days off?

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