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Lichteneck Castle Ruins – Lichteneck Castle Ruins loop from Rimbach

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Upper Palatinate

Lichteneck Castle Ruins – Lichteneck Castle Ruins loop from Rimbach

Easy

4.9

(10)

47

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Lichteneck Castle Ruins – Lichteneck Castle Ruins loop from Rimbach

00:48

2.58km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. 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: August 7, 2026

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Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

417 m

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins Trailhead Parking

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Beautiful hiking trails start from here. The parking lot is not very full, you can always get a space here.

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2

1.07 km

Lichteneck Castle Ruins

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3

1.08 km

View of the Upper Bavarian Forest from Lichtenegg Castle Tower

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From the castle tower you have a great view of the surrounding mountains.

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4

1.12 km

Lichteneck Castle Ruins

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Very beautiful ruin of the 13th century castle of Lichteneck.

According to a local story, the lords of the castle at Lichteneck are supposed to have defeated their worst enemies, …

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5

1.17 km

Ruins of the Stone Tower in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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Sometimes looking back is also looking forward.

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6

1.33 km

View of the Hoher Bogen Transmitter

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Magnificent view to the east of the radio tower

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7

1.35 km

Rocky Forest Path in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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It's worth taking a detour to the castle ruins!

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8

1.53 km

Moss-Covered Rocks in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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As in many forests, there are also many stones here 🤫

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2.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.43 km

753 m

376 m

Surfaces

1.32 km

791 m

282 m

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< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

16°C

5°C

57 %

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