Lochen

Lochen is a mountain summit in Baden-Württemberg reaching about 964 meters elevation and featuring two distinct peaks. The Lochenstein forms the main high point, while the eastern Lochenhörnle at nearly 953 meters creates a second prominent rise.

Archaeological excavations in the early 19th century revealed traces of habitation from the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age on the high plateau. These discoveries show the area was used by people thousands of years ago.

The summit displays a cross on exposed rock, a tradition more typical of alpine regions than of this area. This religious symbol shapes how people relate to the mountaintop and reflects the customs of those who visit.

A steep path from Gründle at Lochenpass leads to the summit and takes about 20 minutes to cover roughly 100 meters of elevation gain. The climb is doable for regular hikers, though checking local conditions and wearing solid footwear is always a good idea.

Iron ore mining tunnels near Hossingen extracted deposits with notably low sulfur and phosphorus content. These mineral reserves made the area economically important in earlier periods.

Location: Baden-Württemberg

Elevation above the sea: 963.6 m

GPS coordinates: 48.22002,8.84932

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09