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The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel – Waldnaab Valley loop from Wiesau (Oberpf)

The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel – Waldnaab Valley loop from Wiesau (Oberpf)

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The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel – Waldnaab Valley loop from Wiesau (Oberpf)

02:09

39.2km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7 m for 7 m

After 39.2 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.13 km

Kellerwinkel

Forest

6.60 km

Langwiesenteich

Lake

9.15 km

Sour Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The carbonic acid, iron and sulfur leading source on the right bank of the Waldnaab directly on the trail between Kammerwagen and Butterfaß is called Sauerbrunnen. It concerns a Säuerling (constriction source) presumably the Nachhall of the tertiary volcanism in northeast Bavaria is to be assigned. The water of the sour well is in the majority not as "savory" felt. The cause lies mainly in the iron content.

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10.0 km

The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Between Sauerbrunnen and the cabin there is a narrow passage with a steep slope. Whirlpools (stand rollers) have ground here with millstones swirl holes and through sand and gravel so-called pseudo-mud holes in the granite. The hydropower necessary for the swirl hole formation comes from the comparatively large gradient at the bottleneck at the churn. Here we have a level difference of approx. 4 meters on a course of approx. 40 meters, between Falkenberg and Windischeschenbach it is only 40 meters in total on 15 km.

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11.3 km

Wooden bridge over the Waldnaab River

Highlight • Bridge

Here you can move on a narrow bridge to the riverside path.

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11.6 km

Waldnaab Valley

Highlight • Gorge

A real adventure for young and old. Even the little ones will enjoy the walk. There's no chance of getting bored here. :)

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12.6 km

Tischstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Tischstein is located in the idyllic Waldnaab Valley near the log cabin and is a single granite rock. Even if it looks as if the “table top” could fall into the water at any moment, the stone is heavy on its base. There are also several whirlpool holes on the table stone.

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31.3 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower – View of the Tirschenreuth Pond Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Himmelsleiter (Stairway to Heaven), you have a fantastic view of the picturesque cultural landscape of the Thousand Ponds.

Below the Himmelsleiter (Stairway to Heaven), there are information panels explaining everything worth knowing.

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31.7 km

Heusterz Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The beautiful (pedestrian) bridge made of metal struts meanders across the river and provides an impressive photo opportunity. It can be reached after about 2 km on a gravel path from the car park in Tirschenreuth. Right next to it is a table with benches for a picnic and of course you should also visit the "Stairway to Heaven" in the immediate vicinity.

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36.0 km

Vizinalbahn Cycle Path

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful, easy to ride bike path between Bärnau and Wiesau on the route of the former Vizinalbahn. The Bahntrassenradweg leads through Tirschenreuth. The share of asphalt is about 14 km, the rest is solid gravel.

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39.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

8.35 km

4.78 km

3.85 km

652 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

15.8 km

2.63 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

8°C

78 %

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The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel – Waldnaab Valley loop from Wiesau (Oberpf)

Sour Spring

The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel

Wooden bridge over the Waldnaab River

Waldnaab Valley

Tischstein Rock Formation

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower – View of the Tirschenreuth Pond Landscape

Heusterz Bridge

Vizinalbahn Cycle Path

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