View of the Bavarian Forest – Teufelsschüssel Rock Formation loop from Pleckensteiner Wald

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View of the Bavarian Forest – Teufelsschüssel Rock Formation loop from Pleckensteiner Wald

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View of the Bavarian Forest – Teufelsschüssel Rock Formation loop from Pleckensteiner Wald

04:43

13.7km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.49 km for 39 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.50 km

Hochwald

Nature Reserve

1.81 km

ridgeway

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The dead trees are impressive and the hike is not very demanding. When it is wet or at low temperatures, you should be very careful not to fall, as the path then becomes a stream.

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2.53 km

Bavarian Plöckenstein Summit

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Wonderful hike to the Bavarian Plöckenstein

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2.53 km

Rock Lizard (Rock Formation)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Often you can recognize animals or other figures in the rock formations.

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2.85 km

State Border at Dreiländereck (Germany–Czech Republic–Austria)

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The path, which is in places heavily blocked, leads directly along the German-Czech and Austrian-Czech borders. The Bavarian Forest-Bohemian Forest border also runs here in the border triangle.

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3.51 km

Tripoint Monument (Germany–Austria–Czech Republic)

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The Dreiländereck has a very special flair. With just a few steps, you can cross the respective border and "set foot" in Germany, the Czech Republic, or Austria as you please.

If you want to take a break and have a snack, you can do so there on the huge stone table.

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3.75 km

View of the Bavarian Forest

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Rather difficult climb, partly along a stream, you should be sure-footed and sturdy shoes are necessary.

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4.00 km

Easternmost Point of Bavaria

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Of course, the easternmost point of Bavaria is something special for Bavarians, but there is no point in going up the difficult path just because of the sign. You can also see the sign in a photo.

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5.48 km

Teufelsschüssel Rock Formation

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The rock castle with the devil's bowls is impressive. As you climb up, you can see bowl-like depressions on the rock that are constantly filled with water. There are many interpretations as to how these bowls could have come about. Scientists assume a natural weathering process. According to legend, devils and witches met when the moon was full and performed magic of the most horrid kind. A longer stay brings rest and relaxation. It is a pleasant place to linger and the most powerful place on the path to deceleration.

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