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Leuchtenberg Castle Ruins – The Devil's Churn loop from Lerautal bei Leuchtenberg

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Leuchtenberg Castle Ruins – The Devil's Churn loop from Lerautal bei Leuchtenberg

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Leuchtenberg Castle Ruins – The Devil's Churn loop from Lerautal bei Leuchtenberg

01:45

5.73km

170m

Mountaineering

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

Waypoints

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1.21 km

Leuchtenberg Castle Ruins

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The Leuchtenberg castle ruin is one of the most important and very well-preserved castle complexes in the Upper Palatinate. It was first mentioned in 1124, and yet former components such. …

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1.54 km

View of Leuchtenberg Castle Ruins

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The theater plays are always a highlight of the season

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2.23 km

The Devil's Butter Churn

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An interesting granite block absolutely worth seeing.

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2.26 km

The Devil's Churn

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The beautiful rock formation is also the best known in this area, the stacked and wedged stone giants call themselves the "devil's butter churn". According to legend, the person who was born there traded with a landgrave of Leuchtenberg.

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3.58 km

God's Hands Rock Formation

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Formed by Wollstack weathering rock formation. Definitely worth seeing

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3.93 km

Lerau Valley

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The wild Lerau valley is not quite as crowded as the Waldnaab valley. Always invites you to hike and walk

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4.53 km

Stone Crossing Over the Lerau Stream

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Great opportunity to cross the Leraubach without getting your feet wet. Be careful when the granite stones are wet or damp.

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5.22 km

Lerau Stream Crossing

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There is a small ford for cyclists and hikers to cross the stream on the stones.

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5.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

2.14 km

446 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

475 m

361 m

322 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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