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Velburg

Velburg Castle Ruins – Hohlloch Cave (Velburg) loop from Velburg

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

Velburg

Velburg Castle Ruins – Hohlloch Cave (Velburg) loop from Velburg

Easy

4.9

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Velburg Castle Ruins – Hohlloch Cave (Velburg) loop from Velburg

01:30

5.17km

140m

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 28, 2026

Waypoints

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183 m

St. John the Baptist Parish Church (Velburg)

Highlight • Religious Site

Parish Church of St. John the Baptist

The substructure of the tower was probably built in the middle of the 13th century, the choir and the central nave are of …

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914 m

Velburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Even the paths to the castle are a highlight, on top of the castle hill the tower is the highlight, it is well made and offers a great view.

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1.02 km

View of Velburg from the hilltop cross

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a very nice place to pause

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1.92 km

Living Sundial and Lounge Chair

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

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2.18 km

View of the Wiesengrund Valley from the Burgberg Velburg Nature Trail

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Really a wonderful view

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3.03 km

Hohlloch Cave (Velburg)

Highlight • Cave

Mega grotto, great photo motif.

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3.05 km

Schlupfloch Rock Passage

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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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3.13 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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5.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

2.14 km

561 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.34 km

1.07 km

1.03 km

564 m

163 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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Comments

January 22, 2023,Auf Schatzsuche mit dem Enkel 🎁

At the weekend it was time again, and after yesterday the furniture yard was used according to all the rules of the art until the end of the day, today it was time for the first hike together.
And that wasn't my idea, although I was really happy.
Since there was a treasure hunt anyway, but the pirate hadn't left …

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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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Velburg Castle Ruins – Hohlloch Cave (Velburg) loop from Velburg

St. John the Baptist Parish Church (Velburg)

Velburg Castle Ruins

View of Velburg from the hilltop cross

Living Sundial and Lounge Chair

View of the Wiesengrund Valley from the Burgberg Velburg Nature Trail

Hohlloch Cave (Velburg)

Schlupfloch Rock Passage

Small Hollow - Cow Hole

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