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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Mushroom Rock Formation loop from Pfaben

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Mushroom Rock Formation loop from Pfaben

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Mushroom Rock Formation loop from Pfaben

03:21

11.7km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Naturpark Steinwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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573 m

Pfaben Trailhead and Playground

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Pfaben has access to the most important hiking and cycling trails in the Steinwald. From the hiking car park at the information portal, it is only a few steps into …

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1.80 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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2.42 km

Viewing platform

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Unfortunately wrongly located here... you have to go back a few meters

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6.06 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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6.28 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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7.00 km

Steinwald Mushroom Shelter

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Interesting construction. Wonder what happens when the tree grows?

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8.22 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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10.6 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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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

2.95 km

1.43 km

1.10 km

398 m

Surfaces

5.78 km

4.34 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

27°C

11°C

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Comments

September 7, 2025,Übers Waldhaus hoch zur Platte

Today I went to the Steinwald Forest. I wanted to climb the Oberpfalzturm tower on the Platte.

And there was also the forest festival at the Waldhaus. A great spectacle for all ages.

A beautiful hike and delicious food.

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December 27, 2021,Schöne Tour im Schnee

Not quite as planned because the snow was a bit too deep on some trails.

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January 18, 2025,Winterzauber im Steinwald ❄️🌞🎒🥾🥾

Wonderful winter hike in sunshine in the Upper Palatinate Steinwald Nature Park.
Many thanks to @Suttis for the idea of the tour.
The hike starts at the hiking car park in Pfaben near Erbendorf. Shortly before the (stone) forest house, the red deer enclosure can be visited. After a worthwhile stop at the cozy and hospitable forest house, we continued …

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Mushroom Rock Formation loop from Pfaben

Pfaben Trailhead and Playground

View of the Upper Palatinate from Steinwald Nature Park

Viewing platform

Forest Trail in Steinwald Nature Park

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Steinwald Mushroom Shelter

Forest House in Steinwald Nature Park

Mushroom Rock Formation

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