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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Tirschenreuth

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Tirschenreuth

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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Tirschenreuth

03:36

53.3km

670m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.0 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.64 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower – View of the Tirschenreuth Pond Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Himmelsleiter (Stairway to Heaven), you have a fantastic view of the picturesque cultural landscape of the Thousand Ponds.

Below the Himmelsleiter (Stairway to Heaven), there are information panels explaining everything worth knowing.

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6.08 km

Heusterz Bridge

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The beautiful (pedestrian) bridge made of metal struts meanders across the river and provides an impressive photo opportunity. It can be reached after about 2 km on a gravel path …

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7.00 km

Waldnaab Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful little chapel with a large space to linger and reflect. Candles are available and lighters too.

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20.0 km

Hackelstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The natural monument (723 meters high) is easily accessible via a staircase. During Advent, the forest Christmas takes place here with numerous visitors.

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24.5 km

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

From the plate you reach a path to the castle ruin Weissenstein. The descent is demanding and full of technical passages. But if you come there, you can enjoy a wonderful view on the castle ruins.

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25.2 km

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

Highlight • Religious Site

In the past, locals carried stones as a sign of their problems and dropped them off here.

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25.7 km

Schlossfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is not for nothing that we are here in the Steinwald. Everywhere you come across very beautiful rock formations.

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26.8 km

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Highlight • Viewpoint

At an altitude of 946 meters, the Oberpfalz tower offers an ingenious panoramic view of the region. In good weather you can see all the way to the Bavarian Forest! Ideal for taking a break and enjoying the view.

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53.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

15.4 km

7.95 km

3.73 km

213 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

21.6 km

5.58 km

3.37 km

357 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Saturday 8 August

31°C

12°C

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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Tirschenreuth

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower – View of the Tirschenreuth Pond Landscape

Heusterz Bridge

Waldnaab Chapel

Hackelstein

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

Schlossfelsen

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

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