Crocodile Rock – Prelate's Chamber loop from Spirkelbach

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Crocodile Rock – Prelate's Chamber loop from Spirkelbach

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Crocodile Rock – Prelate's Chamber loop from Spirkelbach

01:19

4.74km

80m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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810 m

Rock Carvings in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Highlight • Historical Site

1.89 km

Shelter „Alte Rödern“ (PWV Spirkelbach)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Here on the Spirkelbacher Höhenweg a picnic is announced, the place with benches and tables is available.

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2.48 km

Prälatentürmchen Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The prelate tower on the ridge offers a rock opening with rock pillars and beautiful rock washouts. Together with the prelate chamber and the lookout point, it is a worthwhile destination.

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2.57 km

Viewpoint on the rock roof of the prelate's chamber

Highlight • Viewpoint

Above the prelate chamber on the ridge (there is a sign a few meters away from the route) there is a nice, sunny resting place with a bench. View towards Bavariafels included.

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2.74 km

Seating area under a rock overhang

Highlight • Natural Monument

A big rock of red sandstone (with open mouth) ...

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2.80 km

Prelate's Chamber

Highlight • Cave

A rock massif that is somewhat off the standard routes. However, it is still worth making a detour there. The narrow entrance and then the dark prelate chamber is interesting. …

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2.89 km

Prälatenkammer Ascent

Highlight • Climb

Always uphill... but it's worth the walk! :)

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3.00 km

Forester's Hut „In den drei Eichen“

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The cabin is private property and not a public forestry or hiking hut. The owner's name is on the door leading inside the cabin.

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4.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

762 m

499 m

282 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.58 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

4°C

66 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

March 9, 2025,Krokodilfelsen – Prälatenkammer Runde von Spirkelbach

Hello everyone, today I was in Spirkelbach with a companion and it was so beautiful. The weather was first class today, as was the hike. I'd love to do it again.

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