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Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

Velburg

Hohlloch Cave (Velburg) – Small Hollow - Cow Hole loop from Velburg

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

Velburg

Hohlloch Cave (Velburg) – Small Hollow - Cow Hole loop from Velburg

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Hohlloch Cave (Velburg) – Small Hollow - Cow Hole loop from Velburg

01:32

5.17km

150m

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: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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874 m

The old beech tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

A narrow path leads past the mighty beech.

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934 m

View of Velburg from the hilltop cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

a very nice place to pause

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1.37 km

Living Sundial and Lounge Chair

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful sundial on a small clearing at the Velburg forest nature trail.

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1.73 km

View of the Jura Hills and rocky outcrop near Upper Palatinate

Highlight • Viewpoint

Again and again there is a wonderful view over the beautiful Jura.

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3.07 km

Hohlloch Cave (Velburg)

Highlight • Cave

Mega grotto, great photo motif.

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3.09 km

Schlupfloch Rock Passage

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here the path to the small hollow hole goes through a small opening in the rock. Strolling through is worth it.

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3.17 km

Small Hollow - Cow Hole

Highlight • Cave

I went as far in as I could, then it was only possible with special clothing.
The cave is a mega 😎 experience.
The walls glitter golden.

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4.15 km

View of the Wiesengrund Valley from the Burgberg Velburg Nature Trail

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Really a wonderful view

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5.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.22 km

1.78 km

612 m

561 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.73 km

1.12 km

991 m

799 m

539 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

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Comments

November 6, 2022,Velburg Runde – Burg Velburg, Grosses & kleines Hohlloch

Today after a long time finally made a hike again, albeit a small one. Before that, however, a knuckle was first incorporated at the Winkler Bräu in Lengenfeld. 🍗 Such a delicious and super crispy crust. Driven to Velburg strengthened and did our round. First up to the castle and then in a circle to the large and small hollow …

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January 16, 2026,Velburg - auf den Schlossberg

Today I wanted to "kill three birds with one stone"—a quick hike, a trip up to the castle hill for sunset, and to hear if the courtship calls of our two pairs of eagle owls could be heard. Unfortunately, I was a bit too late, and the sunset didn't help. The owls weren't (yet) audible. Sheep and goats have been …

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April 20, 2022,👣Burgruine Velburg🏰 - alte Buche - Hohlloch - Kraftortwanderung

Thanks to @S+S 👣👣 for the inspiration for this beautiful hike 🌞👍

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December 12, 2021,Velburg - Burgruine und Hohlloch

We were once again on the castle ruins in Velburg with a detour to the hollow hole. From the ruins you can see the Arber and even the Alps if the foehn location is good - but I've only seen it once - terrific!

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Hohlloch Cave (Velburg) – Small Hollow - Cow Hole loop from Velburg

The old beech tree

View of Velburg from the hilltop cross

Living Sundial and Lounge Chair

View of the Jura Hills and rocky outcrop near Upper Palatinate

Hohlloch Cave (Velburg)

Schlupfloch Rock Passage

Small Hollow - Cow Hole

View of the Wiesengrund Valley from the Burgberg Velburg Nature Trail

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