Bread Rock – Havran Observation Tower loop from Burg Schellenberg

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab

Georgenberg

Bread Rock – Havran Observation Tower loop from Burg Schellenberg

Moderate

4.9

(52)

213

hikers

Bread Rock – Havran Observation Tower loop from Burg Schellenberg

02:09

7.54km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

CHKO Český les

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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882 m

Tafelbuche Trail Junction

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Crossroads also called table beech. Only the insiders and locals know.

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1.90 km

Very worth seeing rock formation made of granite, the shape is created by so-called cushion or mattress weathering. Such curious and jagged rocks are often seen on the peaks and heights of the stone forest. The so-called "bread rock" looks like stacked loaves of granite.

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2.10 km

Forest Information Pavilion near Brotfelsen

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beautifully designed small rest area. Please do not riot and take the trash again. Did not see any nice things lately

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2.59 km

Schauer-Tanne Signpost

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You can't get lost there.

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3.46 km

Havran Observation Tower

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Very well restored border tower from the Cold War, now a great vantage point with a great view of the Bohemian, Upper Palatinate and the Bavarian Forest.

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5.33 km

Schellenberg Castle Ruins and Observation Tower

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Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian had the castle built in 1347 to repel raids from Bohemia. The castle was stormed and partly destroyed in 1498. In 1865 the so-called Schellenberg-Niggl, the last inhabitant of the castle grounds, left the Schellenberg. Today the castle ruins, which are located at 826 meters, are the highest vantage point in the Upper Palatinate.

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7.15 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

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One of the most beautiful trails/paths in the area

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7.52 km

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Starting point with free parking for many tours around the Schellenberg

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7.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.00 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.65 km

1.89 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

5°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

January 10, 2024,Burgruine Schellenberg-Brotfelsen-Havran

It was soooo beautiful today ☀️ and soooo cold and windy 🥶🌬️😅

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December 18, 2024,Abendwanderung: Planer Höhe - Schellenberg - Brotfelsen - Havran

whether just to the Schellenberg ruins or further past the Brotfelsen up to the Havran observation tower on the Czech side - always worthwhile

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April 15, 2025,Im Regen zum Sonnenuntergang am Havran

It's a picture-perfect evening. A light drizzle, but I can already see light on the horizon. The forest is eerily quiet, and I'm completely alone. Up on Havran, I see the gathering rain clouds to the east and flashes of lightning, while to the west, the sun sets in a warm light that colors the clouds.
At dusk, with my …

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February 4, 2025,Sonnenuntergang am Havran (Planer Höhe - Schellenberg - Havran)

This short hike from the Planer Höhe car park over the Schellenberg to Havran is always beautiful. Especially when it is grey and foggy at lower altitudes and you can enjoy a sunset above the clouds from the observation tower.

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June 25, 2022,Über den Schellenberg zum Havran

whoops The sun came out during the hike. So the refreshing forest tour to the Schellenberg was quickly extended to a sunny tour up to Havran. As a reward, we went to the museum cafe in Flossenbürg! It was nice :)

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December 18, 2025,Schellenberg - Havran - Drachselbächl

No matter how often I hike this route, it's always beautiful, and when the sun shines so brightly after many foggy days, my heart rejoices too.

I also met two wonderful hiking friends.

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