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Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

Velburg

Small Hollow - Cow Hole – Schlupfloch Rock Passage loop from Velburg

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

Velburg

Small Hollow - Cow Hole – Schlupfloch Rock Passage loop from Velburg

Easy

4.8

(22)

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Small Hollow - Cow Hole – Schlupfloch Rock Passage loop from Velburg

01:24

4.96km

110m

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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264 m

Pilgrimage Church of St. Wolfgang, Velburg

Highlight • Religious Site

A small rock offers a magnificent view of the town and church of Sankt Wolfgang.

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425 m

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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457 m

View of St. Wolfgang Pilgrimage Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Again and again there is a view of the church in St. Wolfgang

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534 m

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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839 m

Hohlloch Rock Shelter

Highlight • Cave

At the annual Hohllochfest (always on Pentecost) there is also a stand for "food intake" under this small rock roof.

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2.85 km

Bench with Information Board on Burgberg, Velburg

Highlight • Rest Area

Great seating with information board below the castle hill.

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3.20 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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3.76 km

View of the Wiesengrund Valley from the Burgberg Velburg Nature Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Really a wonderful view

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4.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

1.48 km

233 m

231 m

Surfaces

1.65 km

1.11 km

1.02 km

949 m

217 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

36°C

19°C

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Comments

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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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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Small Hollow - Cow Hole – Schlupfloch Rock Passage loop from Velburg

Pilgrimage Church of St. Wolfgang, Velburg

Small Hollow - Cow Hole

View of St. Wolfgang Pilgrimage Church

Schlupfloch Rock Passage

Hohlloch Rock Shelter

Bench with Information Board on Burgberg, Velburg

View of the Jura Hills and rocky outcrop near Upper Palatinate

View of the Wiesengrund Valley from the Burgberg Velburg Nature Trail

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