Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Zipfeltannenfelsen loop from Friedenfels

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Zipfeltannenfelsen loop from Friedenfels

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Zipfeltannenfelsen loop from Friedenfels

05:42

19.7km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. 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 Steinwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.89 km

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

Highlight • Religious Site

In the past, locals carried stones as a sign of their problems and dropped them off here.

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7.58 km

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

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At an altitude of 946 meters, the Oberpfalz tower offers an ingenious panoramic view of the region. In good weather you can see all the way to the Bavarian Forest! Ideal for taking a break and enjoying the view.

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7.80 km

Forest Trail in Steinwald Nature Park

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A trail for connoisseurs! The incoming sunlight, the gnarled trees, and the dense blueberry bushes. Simply beautiful!

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8.30 km

Steinwald Mushroom Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Interesting construction. Wonder what happens when the tree grows?

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9.52 km

Forest House in Steinwald Nature Park

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Almost 200 years ago, the first forest warden's house and a restaurant stood here. For a time, the forest house fell into a deep sleep, but after the filming of …

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10.8 km

View of the Upper Palatinate from Steinwald Nature Park

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A narrow path that winds through dense forest, occasionally offering open views of the wide surroundings

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11.4 km

Mushroom Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The name literally fits. It's amazing how much it resembles a "real" porcini mushroom.

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11.6 km

Zipfeltannenfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

First interesting rock formation from the Pfaben car park.

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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.84 km

4.16 km

2.80 km

1.97 km

869 m

Surfaces

9.12 km

5.50 km

3.97 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

1°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

June 14, 2026,Die Wandersocke im Steinwald 🧐

I was there with Sonja R. in the Steinwald. There were fewer stones than on Saturday's tour, but oh well. It was a great WE in the Fichtelgebirge with a super tour guide😉 Thanks again Sonja R. for the two beautiful tours.😊😊😊👏

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May 1, 2025,NATURPARK STEINWALD 🪨🌲Oberpfalzturm (Platte 946m) , Ruine Weißenstein

Unfortunately, I lost another 1 hour and 8 minutes 🙄 it was 4 hours, 27 minutes and 20.6km 👌 A beautiful hike and great weather ☀️ An unforgettable experience 🤓

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