Erdgeschichte erwandern – Rundtour in der Fränkischen Schweiz

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Plankenfels

Erdgeschichte erwandern – Rundtour in der Fränkischen Schweiz

Moderate

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Erdgeschichte erwandern – Rundtour in der Fränkischen Schweiz

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6.09km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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112 m

Old Railway Bridge, Plankenfels

Highlight • Bridge

Not only an impressive, old railway bridge, but also the gateway to a beautiful natural spectacle: the Lochautal. 😊

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861 m

Weirs in the Lochau Valley

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A small collection of weirs and bridges adorns the idyllic valley along the Lochau

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5.15 km

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site

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Plankenfels is located at the eastern entrance to Franconian Switzerland. In the midst of the rocky, forest and river landscapes, the village is a picturesque sight. The town is still …

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6.04 km

Biergarten Schwarzer Ritter

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The beer from Heckel is an insider tip, you don't find it very often! Great garden, dear landlords, good food, fair prices - what more could you want?

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6.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.05 km

1.53 km

951 m

501 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

1.50 km

1.14 km

428 m

300 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

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Comments

April 30, 2022,Durch’s stille Lochautal zum Plankenstein🐌 🌼☔️

Nice, small round to relax and enjoy: quiet, secluded valley 🐌 pure nature with birdsong and water splashing 🌼 beautiful views at the top and on the Plankenstein ⛰️

The tour suggestion is from @HINTERINDIEN_DE (tour no. 103):
hinterindien.de/tour-nr-103-lochau-tal-plankenfels-plankenstein

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August 2, 2025,Erdgeschichte_Erwandern am Plankenfels - Fränkische Schweiz.

A beautiful, entertaining tour through the Lochau Valley and back over the Plankenstein. Stop for a refreshment in Breitenlesau at the Krug-Bräu.

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February 12, 2022,Durchs Lochautal zum Plankenstein 🥾

The first really nice day in many weeks of permanent gray invited us to go hiking today. From Plankenfels we went through the lonely, wild and romantic Lochautal up to the climatic health resort of Meuschnitz.

From there continue to Plankenstein. The former fortress on the 481 m above sea level. NN high Plankenstein was an important post between the …

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February 11, 2023,Lochautal und Plankenstein 🥾

Unfortunately there was no more sun today, but if the weather is nice, everyone can. This morning we baked a mixed rye bread and went hiking while the bread cooled down.

From Plankenfels we went into the Lochautal, which is currently almost completely flooded at around 500 m, the beaver is probably at work. Waterproof shoes are a requirement. After …

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March 23, 2022,Zum Plankenstein 🥾

We had dear guests today who would like a Swabian potato salad with side dishes, but they would.

Swabian potato salad, with juicy meatballs from Zedersitzer country pig Hermine on onion sauce with Hörnle.

Then some panna cotta with Bavarian cream and mango for the espresso. It was delicious for everyone. 🥰

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September 20, 2026,Von Plankenfels durch das Lochautal- dem Reich des Bibers

That was a nice, cozy tour today. The weather wasn't great. Initially, it was just without sun, later rain came, then sun again. But nothing could stop us. The Lochautal around every corner (if there were any 😉🙋🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️) is simply beautiful. At the beginning, the stream had no or very little flow. As we were pondering the causes, a local …

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March 2, 2025,Runde 🐕 von Plankenfels: Lochautal 🍀 - Plankenstein 🏔️

Well, I don't really recommend doing the tour as a follow-up, as we missed the path a little and had to do an acrobatic exercise to get across the stream. You'll do better 😀.

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