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Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab

Parkstein

Basaltron Wind Sound Sculpture – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Schwand

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab

Parkstein

Basaltron Wind Sound Sculpture – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Schwand

Moderate

4.6

(14)

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Basaltron Wind Sound Sculpture – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Schwand

03:31

12.8km

210m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

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3.91 km

View of the Parkstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this dirt road near Hammerles you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Parkstein, which is of volcanic origin. A detour to the local museum and vantage point is well worth it!

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4.71 km

Hartweiher

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6.00 km

Basaltron Wind Sound Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

With wind or a good breath, you can not only hear sounds but also play songs.

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6.09 km

Parkstein Basalt Cone

Highlight • Volcano

The basalt cone in Parkstein with the mountain church built above is worth seeing at any time of the year. When the weather is nice, you have a wonderful view …

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6.12 km

St. Martin Church of the Fourteen Holy Helpers

Highlight • Religious Site

great all-round view. In good weather more than terrific

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6.39 km

Ave Maria Grotto

Highlight • Religious Site

The grotto lies in the middle of the basalt wall. Access only from below

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6.46 km

Parkstein Basalt Cone

Highlight • Volcano

Absolutely mega, these rock formations! You can discover so many details like flowers, lichens, spiders, beetles, butterflies.

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6.69 km

Wittmann Farm Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Hikers can also get something to eat outside of the shop's opening hours.
I recommend the Oberpfälzer Bauernsäufzer 😍👌🏼

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8.68 km

Memorial Stone at the Schwarzmoosbach Ponds

Highlight • Monument

Modern Materl at the Moosbach pond

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.46 km

1.83 km

1.34 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

4.66 km

4.64 km

2.79 km

312 m

216 m

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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View of the Parkstein

Basaltron Wind Sound Sculpture

Parkstein Basalt Cone

St. Martin Church of the Fourteen Holy Helpers

Ave Maria Grotto

Parkstein Basalt Cone

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Memorial Stone at the Schwarzmoosbach Ponds

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