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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Friedenfels

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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Friedenfels

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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Friedenfels

01:50

21.7km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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After 5.26 km for 78 m

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Start point

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1.91 km

Pond with rock formation in Naturpark Steinwald

Highlight • Lake

Nice little pond in the middle of the forest with stone structures

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5.29 km

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

From the plate you reach a path to the castle ruin Weissenstein. The descent is demanding and full of technical passages. But if you come there, you can enjoy a wonderful view on the castle ruins.

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8.46 km

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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11.0 km

Waldhaus – Krambambuli Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Waldhaus is a cozy hut that is perfect for a snack after the descent or the descent from the Upper Palatinate Tower.

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11.2 km

Waldhaus Hohenhard

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Guesthouse, which is not accessible by car. The shortest way would be from Pfaben.

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13.6 km

Zipfeltannenfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

First interesting rock formation from the Pfaben car park.

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16.7 km

Steinwald Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Somewhat outside in a beautiful location a little higher on a hill it stands out
Granite slabs in the stone forest church of St. Peter, built between 1947 and 1950. In summer 2010 the Steinwaldkirche celebrated its 60th consecration day

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18.8 km

View from Bärnhöhe of Naturpark Steinwald

Highlight • Viewpoint

21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

6.30 km

1.75 km

354 m

Surfaces

8.01 km

7.30 km

6.41 km

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Friedenfels

Pond with rock formation in Naturpark Steinwald

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Waldhaus – Krambambuli Hut

Waldhaus Hohenhard

Zipfeltannenfelsen

Steinwald Church

View from Bärnhöhe of Naturpark Steinwald

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