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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Amberg-Sulzbach
Freihung

The steep staircase – Rödlas Observation Tower loop from Thansüß

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Amberg-Sulzbach
Freihung

The steep staircase – Rödlas Observation Tower loop from Thansüß

Moderate

4.9

(8)

28

hikers

The steep staircase – Rödlas Observation Tower loop from Thansüß

03:08

11.5km

170m

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: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.91 km

Gottfried Mine

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At station 7 of the "Geological Expedition" circular route - the pegmatite pit - the focus is on the raw material and the use of feldspar sands. The mining of …

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2

4.23 km

The steep staircase

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Here you can climb up or down the stairs. However, the step height is made for giants.

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3

5.44 km

Wisgickl Marterl

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Some eke out a shadowy existence hidden behind bushes or have even disappeared into rubble and dirt. We are talking about small monuments or tortures, as they are generally referred …

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5.94 km

Rödlas Observation Tower

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As early as 1902, the Amberg Beautification Association had plans to build an observation tower at the exposed location where the observation tower is today. It was not until more …

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6.01 km

Wayside shrine at the observation tower

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Some eke out a shadowy existence hidden behind bushes or have even disappeared into rubble and dirt. We are talking about small monuments or tortures, as they are generally referred …

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6.14 km

Wayside shrine on the church path

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Georg Wisgickl is said to have built the original diver's mart in 1843 on the Kirchsteig from Rödlas to Ehenfeld, because he is said to have broken his foot there …

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7

6.35 km

Massenricht Deer Enclosure

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Nice deer enclosure

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8

6.45 km

Rödlas Mountain Hut

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The Rödlaser mountain hut is located about 200 m uphill from the village of Rödlas. There is a large parking lot directly at the hut, which is mainly used by …

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11.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.31 km

3.87 km

1.17 km

166 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

3.61 km

1.62 km

552 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Thursday 18 June

33°C

15°C

9 %

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