Kuckucksloch Rock Formation – Ernsthüll - historic watering place loop from Bernheck

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Kuckucksloch Rock Formation – Ernsthüll - historic watering place loop from Bernheck

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Kuckucksloch Rock Formation – Ernsthüll - historic watering place loop from Bernheck

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7.30km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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103 m

Veldensteiner Forst

Highlight • Forest

very nice terrace with a view of a great garden. The snack was delicious.

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945 m

A very beautiful rock, which is traversed by a passage cave about nine meters long, small children can even fit through. Felden is listed in the Bavarian Environmental Atlas under geotope number: 472R139. Worth seeing.

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984 m

Kuckucksloch Natural Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.47 km

Rock Arch in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight • Natural Monument

With a bit of skill you can also wind your way up here.

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1.68 km

Dachsbau Trailhead and Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

To the east of Bernheck is the hiking car park at the Dachsbau. From here it is a short way to the cuckoo hole or to the tangle hole. There are also two seating sets, a refuge and hiking boards.

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3.16 km

Fork in the Path in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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5.65 km

Ernsthüll - historic watering place

Highlight • Historical Site

Ernsthüll - a historical drinking trough, a pond, a water point on the Altstrasse, which was probably artificially created in the Middle Ages. According to legend, Emperor Charles IV had …

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5.66 km

Ernsthüll Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Ernsthüll is located on the old Nuremberg - Eger road and probably served as a water point in the Middle Ages. More information is available on the information board on site.

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