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Teufelsschüssel Rock Formation – Plöckenstein Summit Cross loop from Lackenhäuser

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Hiking trails & Routes

Austria

Upper Austria

Mühlviertel

Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald

Teufelsschüssel Rock Formation – Plöckenstein Summit Cross loop from Lackenhäuser

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Teufelsschüssel Rock Formation – Plöckenstein Summit Cross loop from Lackenhäuser

04:06

11.5km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.54 km for 39 m

After 6.48 km for 27 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.54 km

Teufelsschüssel Rock Formation

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The rock castle with the devil's bowls is impressive. As you climb up, you can see bowl-like depressions on the rock that are constantly filled with water. There are many …

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3.29 km

Stone Sea at Plöckenstein

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Stone Sea at Plöckenstein > a geotope

The sea of boulders consists of several parts. Boulder seas are typical formations of the periglacial region, preferring higher elevations and areas of stronger solar radiation. Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU).

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3.75 km

Steinwand Trail (Adalbert-Stifter-Steig)

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Great hiking trail over hill and dale

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4.07 km

Tripoint Monument (Germany–Austria–Czech Republic)

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The border triangle has a very special flair. With a few steps you can cross the respective border and "get a foothold" in Germany, the Czech Republic or Austria.

If …

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4.45 km

Border Trail at Dreiländereck

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Beautiful hiking trail along the border

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5.30 km

Blick zum Plöckenstein

Viewpoint

6.00 km

View of Plešné Lake from the small viewing platform

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Dream view of the lakes and the Czech Republic

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6.46 km

Plöckenstein Summit Cross

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You have a proud 1,378 meters under your feet when you stand up here. The Plöckenstein is one of the higher journeys in this area and impresses with its breathtaking …

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6.84 km

Trail to Plöckenstein

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No matter how and from where you hike to the Plöckenstein, it is always an experience

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

3.78 km

2.34 km

1.03 km

158 m

Surfaces

7.02 km

3.22 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (880 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

18°C

8°C

20 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

March 2, 2025,PP Oberschwarzenberg - Bayrischer Plöckenstein - Österreichischer Plöckenstein - Runde

Beautiful sunrise tour 😍
Crampons are an advantage

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July 1, 2022,Morgens auf den Berg, 01.07.2022 9:10

Altitude meter calculation doesn't fit at all at the moment. 470hm it is

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September 6, 2024,Plöckenstein über Dreiländereck Abstieg über Teufelsschüssel

Today we took a leisurely hike along a standard classic in the Bohemian Forest.
Start at the paid (5€ coin machine) hiking car park in Oberschwarzenberg.
Along the Gegenbach and past the Steinernes Meer up to the border triangle. The worst of the climb is now over and we continue along the main ridge of the Bohemian Forest to the …

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