Falkenberg Castle – Heusterz Bridge loop from Falkenberg

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Falkenberg Castle – Heusterz Bridge loop from Falkenberg

Moderate

5.0

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Falkenberg Castle – Heusterz Bridge loop from Falkenberg

02:43

51.8km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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494 m

Falkenberg Castle

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Falkenberg with its castle and a good Zoigl, always worth a little break.

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3.54 km

Schlottteiche

Lake

18.0 km

Schwarzenbach Rest Area

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Nice rest area at the former Schwarzenbach stop. During a break you can find out more about the Stiftland, the cycle path and Bärnau at the well-made information boards.

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21.0 km

Vizinalbahn Cycle Path Bärnau - Birkholmhof

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Beautiful section of the Vizinalbahn cycle path between Bärnau and the Birkholmhof campsite. The cycle path leads through a wonderful area without major inclines, and there are always beautiful views over the Stiftland.

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25.3 km

History Park Bärnau-Tachov

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With around 30 reconstructed buildings from the Middle Ages, the historical park is the largest museum of its kind in the German-speaking world. In three settlement groups, for example, a …

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29.7 km

Panoramic View of Hohenthan and Thanhausen

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Nice view on the Vizinalbahn cycle path, every now and then you just have to stop and enjoy the view.

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44.1 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower – View of the Tirschenreuth Pond Landscape

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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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44.6 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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48.1 km

Pond Landscape Around Tirschenreuth

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It is not called the land of 1000 ponds for nothing, although there are over 4500 ponds in the district of Tirschenreuth. On his way through the pond landscape, there is always a beautiful view over the water.

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51.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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