Pfahlgrund Trail – Plattenberg hut loop from Hörstein

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Pfahlgrund Trail – Plattenberg hut loop from Hörstein

Moderate

4.6

(8)

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Pfahlgrund Trail – Plattenberg hut loop from Hörstein

02:28

8.49km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.97 km

Moss-covered fallen tree on Plattenberg

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The tree wraps its branches over each other and creates a great sculpture

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2.21 km

Pfahlgrund Trail

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beautiful narrow path along the Häggraben

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3.23 km

Elmertsbach (Häggraben) Spring

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In a very quiet and little used piece of forest

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4.21 km

View of the valley from Rückersbach

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Here you have a beautiful view through the orchards. In late summer, the various fruits glow on the trees.

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4.70 km

View of Rückersbach

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you have to see it!

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4.80 km

View of Sternberg

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From the rest area at the “Plattenberghütte” you have a good view of Sternberg.

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4.82 km

Plattenberg hut

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Nice wooden hut with tables inside and outside for a rest or to protect against bad weather. Nice view of the Rückersbach and valley.

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8.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

2.53 km

149 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

3.22 km

596 m

166 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

4°C

45 %

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Pfahlgrund Trail – Plattenberg hut loop from Hörstein

Moss-covered fallen tree on Plattenberg

Pfahlgrund Trail

Elmertsbach (Häggraben) Spring

View of the valley from Rückersbach

View of Rückersbach

View of Sternberg

Plattenberg hut

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