Kleiner Falkenstein summit – Großer Falkenstein loop from Bayerisch Eisenstein

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Kleiner Falkenstein summit – Großer Falkenstein loop from Bayerisch Eisenstein

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Kleiner Falkenstein summit – Großer Falkenstein loop from Bayerisch Eisenstein

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25.7km

1,190m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.7 km for 904 m

Closed: • February 15-April 30 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.38 km

Hochbergsattel

Mountain Pass

4.26 km

Hans Watzlik Grove (Old‑Growth Forest)

Highlight • Forest

In the Hans-Watzlik-Hain no forestry is operated in the classical sense and the flora is left to itself. Fallen and uprooted trees, lightning strike and large broken branches testify to …

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4.59 km

To the Watzlik-Hain Primeval Forest Trail

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The path leads through the primeval forest-like Watzlik-Hain, where nature has been left to its own devices. In the forest area stand and lie ancient tree giants, which create this …

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6.12 km

Mittelsteighütte Primeval Forest Area

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The Mittelsteighütte was declared a sanctuary over 100 years ago. In 1939 the forest was finally placed under nature protection. The 45 hectare mountain mixed forest of spruce, fir and …

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10.4 km

Kleiner Falkenstein summit

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It is very easy to climb over a small rock slab to the small summit area, which is rewarded with a wonderful view. In contrast to the Großer Falkenstein, which …

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11.3 km

Falkenstein Mountain Hut

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The mountain hut is a cozy place to stop, recharge, and enjoy the view, and it offers shelter in bad weather.
The cozy common room of the mountain hut can …

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11.4 km

Großer Falkenstein

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Many hiking trails of varying difficulty levels open up the hiking area around the Großer Falkenstein (1,315 meters). One of the most spectacular ascents is the path over the impressive …

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14.9 km

Ruckowitzschachten and Windthrow Experience Trail

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Condition requirement for the entire tour: average to demanding (over 4 ½ kilometers of continuous ascent, average of 15% incline, 600 meters in altitude)
Personal requirement: surefootedness (roots and stones …

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18.1 km

Mittelsteighütte Primeval Forest

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Here you will discover ancient tree giants and climb over thick roots and dead trees. The jungle area Mittelsteighütte is a true paradise for nature lovers. If you are patient, …

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25.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

5.43 km

1.17 km

759 m

481 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

6.63 km

2.96 km

1.81 km

1.54 km

491 m

270 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

15°C

4°C

64 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

September 10, 2024,Zwieselerwaldhaus - Kleiner Falkenstein - Großer Falkenstein - Schwellhäusl - Brechhäuslau (Bus)

Ascent to Falkenstein: good fitness and surefootedness required! Fortunately, this is also the only big climb on the tour :-)

The detour to Schwellhäusl can be skipped if the tour is too long. Alternatively, you can take the bus from Schwellhäusel, but it only runs twice a day (the only sensible connection back is from around 3 p.m. / as …

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