View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir – Schwarzach River at Schönthal loop from Gütenland

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View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir – Schwarzach River at Schönthal loop from Gütenland

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View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir – Schwarzach River at Schönthal loop from Gütenland

04:14

55.9km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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888 m

View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Varied bike and hiking trail around the currently drained lake!

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4.65 km

Rock-Lined Section on the Schwarzachtal Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful section of the Schwarzachtal Cycle Route! The trail leads through rocky outcrops and idyllic natural scenery. Along with the section west of the reservoir, this section …

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28.0 km

Perlsee

Highlight • Lake

A varied circular route with very beautiful iron art by H. Baier and a new Kneipp facility.

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36.8 km

Klostermühle Thurau

Highlight • Historical Site

The mill wheels are installed, but still without blades. Top!

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39.5 km

Schwarzach River at Schönthal

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The Schwarzachtalweg leads along the Bavarian and Bohemian Schwarzach.

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51.6 km

Steam Locomotive 064 355-1 Hillstett

Highlight • Monument

A short break at the Gasthaus Salzfriedl is always recommended.
Really tasty.

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51.8 km

Seebarner Hammer near Hillstett (historic mill)

Highlight • Historical Site

Very beautifully located place with an old mill, steam locomotive and good places to stop

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52.2 km

Forebay of the Eixendorf Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Schwarzach River is dammed here to form the Eixendorf Reservoir. The fore-dam was necessary because the Schwarzach River's shallow depth would otherwise have caused excessive silt and unpleasant odors …

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55.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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