Wildlife enclosure in the Steinwald – Steinwald Forest History Trail loop from Pfaben

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Wildlife enclosure in the Steinwald – Steinwald Forest History Trail loop from Pfaben

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Wildlife enclosure in the Steinwald – Steinwald Forest History Trail loop from Pfaben

01:14

4.31km

100m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Naturpark Steinwald

Waypoints

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67 m

View of the Upper Palatinate from Steinwald Nature Park

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A narrow path that winds through dense forest, occasionally offering open views of the wide surroundings

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201 m

Spring in the Steinwald Nature Park

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A small source. Especially useful with a dog

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1.10 km

Wildlife enclosure in the Steinwald

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The game reserve at the Waldhaus is a popular destination for hikers and cyclists. Shortly before the Waldhaus hut you can admire several hinds and a stag in an enclosure. There is a large playground next door.

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2.08 km

Steinwald Forest History Trail

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Information boards repeatedly point out early historical settlement and use of the forest by humans

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2.34 km

Large cairn in the Steinwald Nature Park

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Big cairn. Looks natural.

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3.34 km

Stawold Rest Kiosk

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Kiosk with a beer garden. Brand new in operation !!

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3.73 km

Mushroom Rock Formation

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The name literally fits. It's amazing how much it resembles a "real" porcini mushroom.

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3.91 km

Crocodile Rock Formation (Krokodil)

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Rock formation in the shape of a crocodile

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4.31 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.48 km

716 m

Surfaces

2.48 km

1.71 km

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

January 18, 2022,Raubtier🦌Fütter🍎Walk 👨‍🦯 18.01.2022

Lousy weather 🌡 is predicted for the next few days, so I'll probably hide behind the stove, so let's go again today.
There were still a few apples in the cellar 🍏🍎 from last year, they have to go out slowly, so we went to the wild animal enclosure 🦌 at the Waldhaus 🏡 to feed the predators in the …

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August 23, 2025,zum Picknick am Zipfeltannenfelsen

Today we were out in the Steinwald Forest...a short walk with Phil & Schlumbi and a picnic.
The Steinwald Nature Park has come up with a great idea: order a picnic basket and have it delivered (there are fixed locations right in the forest)...see steinwald-urlaub.de/picknick-service.
Our basket was from the Schwammerl organic store, and we chose the Zipfeltannenfelsen rock.
The …

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