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Weirs in the Lochau Valley – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Plankenfels

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Plankenfels

Weirs in the Lochau Valley – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Plankenfels

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4.7

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Weirs in the Lochau Valley – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Plankenfels

03:28

12.2km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 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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884 m

Old Railway Bridge, Plankenfels

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Not only an impressive, old railway bridge, but also the gateway to a beautiful natural spectacle: the Lochautal. 😊

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1.63 km

Weirs in the Lochau Valley

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A small collection of weirs and bridges adorns the idyllic valley along the Lochau

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1.73 km

Old Quarry in Lochautal

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Geologically interesting, two information boards.

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3.71 km

Lohbitzenberghöhle and Lobitze Panorama Viewpoint

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When you arrive at the Lobitze Panorama Blick - Kreuz you walk a few meters and you are already at the Lohbitzenberghöhle.

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3.91 km

View of Plankenstein and Plankenfels from Lohwitzenberg

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Just a few meters from the cross is a cave

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10.4 km

Plankenstein rock formation

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10.5 km

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site

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Plankenfels is located at the eastern entrance to Franconian Switzerland. In the midst of the rocky, forest and river landscapes, the village is a picturesque sight. The town is still …

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12.0 km

Inn "Zum Goldenen Löwen", Plankenfels

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Delicious food. Always busy.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

2.24 km

1.99 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

3.09 km

2.82 km

1.30 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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Weirs in the Lochau Valley – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Plankenfels

Old Railway Bridge, Plankenfels

Weirs in the Lochau Valley

Old Quarry in Lochautal

Lohbitzenberghöhle and Lobitze Panorama Viewpoint

View of Plankenstein and Plankenfels from Lohwitzenberg

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🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site

Inn "Zum Goldenen Löwen", Plankenfels

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