Hirschberg Observation Tower – Hirschberg Observation Tower loop from Hofenstetten

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Hirschberg Observation Tower – Hirschberg Observation Tower loop from Hofenstetten

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Hirschberg Observation Tower – Hirschberg Observation Tower loop from Hofenstetten

02:04

7.47km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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240 m

Hofenstetten Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hofenstetten was first mentioned in a document in 1326. In 1593 and 1615 it belonged to the Neunburg office.
Today the 4-star superior resort Landhotel Birkenhof is located in Hofstetten, which is an important host in the Neunburg vorm Wald region with its two Michelin-starred restaurant “Obendorfers Eisvogel” and a large spa and wellness area.

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St. Sebastian Church (Hofenstetten)

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of St. Sebastian was built from 1724 to 1728. On the gallery there is a wooden relief from around 1550 depicting a Madonna with two putti. During the plague around 1667, a pilgrimage to this church was made from Neunburg. A resident of Hofenstetten was depicted in the medallion on the main altar.

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3.68 km

Hirschberg Observation Tower

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high observation tower with great views - free

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3.79 km

Beautiful tower with wonderful view

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3.80 km

Hirschberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hirschberg observation tower - due to Dilapidation currently blocked. A new tower is being planned

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5.17 km

Wooden Shelter in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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Great for a rest

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7.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

1.33 km

460 m

104 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

2.47 km

1.33 km

125 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

1°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

March 23, 2025,Zum neuen Hirschbergturm 🦌 ⛰️🚪

The brand-new tower on the Hirschberg is a fantastic achievement. The huge platform, 30 meters high, offers a magnificent panoramic view and a fantastic view of the Upper Palatinate Lake District.
A special viewing telescope was installed that displays the names and other information about the surrounding towns and mountains.
The tower can be reached via hiking trails from Fuhrn, …

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