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Vogelherd Grotto – Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth loop from Maximiliansgrotte

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Auerbach in der Oberpfalz

Vogelherd Grotto – Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth loop from Maximiliansgrotte

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Vogelherd Grotto – Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth loop from Maximiliansgrotte

01:47

6.37km

130m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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1.86 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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1.98 km

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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2.11 km

View of the Franconian Switzerland landscape

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From here you have a great view of the country

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3.41 km

Kleiner Zinnbergschacht

Cave Entrance

4.20 km

Sponge reef at the Weissingkuppe

Highlight • Natural Monument

A must on the tour, and clearly described on the information board at the entrance to the Weissingkuppe

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4.26 km

Narrow Rock Passage – Steinerne Stadt

Highlight • Gorge

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

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4.42 km

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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4.65 km

Caves at Weissingkuppe

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With a little imagination you can see a scary face here

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5.67 km

Stone city with the "Two Brothers"

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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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6.37 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

1.68 km

1.52 km

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.32 km

348 m

130 m

114 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

22°C

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Comments

July 21, 2024,mit Lutz Sonntag Urlaub Maximilian-Grotte Vogelherdgrotte – Weissingkuppe

Great paths. The Maximilian Grotto is really great.

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October 13, 2023,Steinerne Stadt – Zwei Brüder Felsen Runde von Ranna

A really simple route. But it was currently the best thing for everyone involved😉

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January 1, 2022,Steinerne Stadt – Vogelherdgrotte - Maximiliangrotte

Unfortunately there was a lot of zigzags, as I often go back and forth because there was so much to see.

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May 29, 2024,🌲🧗Krottensee - Weißingkuppe - Steinerne Stadt - Vogelherdgrotte

Today we went into the forest for a short while, without taking any pictures, just enjoying nature, even if it feels like we've done this tour a hundred times 🙈 the route is always beautiful. Short, but also a bit challenging, ideal for switching off after work.

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May 26, 2025,Steinerne Stadt - eine Wunderwelt 🤩

The Stone City is an impressive rock formation near Auerbach.
It consists of mighty rock massifs,
divided by crevices. This creates the impression of a city with towers
and individual buildings.

TWO BROTHERS,
two adjacent rock towers, between which
the path leads.

The phenomenon of mushroom rocks is also evident at the TWO BROTHERS.

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May 29, 2024,🥾 Krottensee - Weißingkuppe - Steinerne Stadt

Today, straight after work, we drove to the Maximiliansgrotte.
From there, we went to the Weißingkuppe, through the Stone City and then through the Vogelherdgrotte back to the car.
Actually a short tour of only 4.5 km, but still strenuous and with lots of highlights 🤗🤗🤗

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October 29, 2022,🥾 Themenwoche 🕷️ Höhlenwanderung 🐾 - 🦇 Maximiliansgrotte - ⛰️ Weissingkuppe - 🪨 Steinerne Stadt 🏘️ - 👦👦 Zwei Brüder Felsen - 🐦 Vogelherdgrotte - 29.10.2022

Today, as part of my theme week, I went to the fourth cave, the Maximiliansgrotte near Krottensee. In this cave there is the largest stalactite in Germany, the iceberg, with a height of 6 meters. I was really excited, because my last visit was decades ago, the guided tours were still with carbide lamps and taking photos was out of …

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February 24, 2024,steinerne Stadt - Familientour ❤️

A highlight in the region! The stone city - great rock formations and also an El Dorado for sport climbing. At just under 7km, the tour is just ok for kids and there are always exciting rocks to climb on, caves or beautiful paths, so there are rarely boring ones. There is also a playground at the parking lot in …

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Vogelherd Grotto – Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth loop from Maximiliansgrotte

Moss-Covered Rock Arch