Kleiner Rußweiher – Witch's Hut at the Rußweiher loop from Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab

Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz

Kleiner Rußweiher – Witch's Hut at the Rußweiher loop from Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz

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Kleiner Rußweiher – Witch's Hut at the Rußweiher loop from Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz

00:44

6.62km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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882 m

Kleiner Rußweiher

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Watch birds at the Rußweiher, stop for a swim at one of the bays or stop at the Hexenhäusl, something for everyone.

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2.42 km

Witch's Hut at the Rußweiher

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Excursion restaurant and information base around the Rußweiher

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3.21 km

Bench With a View of the Lake in Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

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wonderful rest area with a view over the lake

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3.72 km

Hotel Glutschaufel & Wooden Sculptures Garden

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Nice hotel "Glutpaul" in a good location, interesting wooden sculptures can be seen in the garden.

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3.77 km

Wooden sculpture "View into the distance"

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Wooden sculpture, looking into the distance

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5.51 km

View of the Lake at Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

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Nice view over the lake with campsite

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5.57 km

Little Russweiher Beach, Eschenbach

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The outdoor pool at the small Rußweiher in Eschenbach is an absolute must if you are in the area. This natural lido is a great experience for both young and …

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5.81 km

Kleiner Rußweiher Recreation Area

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Swimming lake and rowboat / pedal boat rental. With kiosk and lawns and volleyball court.

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6.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

1.91 km

835 m

100 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

680 m

552 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

July 26, 2026,Zwischen Ruinen, zerstörten Existenzen und der Natur

After I found the joy of running again, I went on my favorite route from before: Around the Russweiher and along the Obersee.

What used to be just nature has been overshadowed by a catastrophe with one death for several weeks. At the campsite, some burned down after a gas explosion at night and, as already mentioned, one man died. …

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