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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Cham
Rötz

View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir – Eixendorf Reservoir loop from Rötz

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Cham
Rötz

View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir – Eixendorf Reservoir loop from Rötz

Easy

4.9

(25)

106

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View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir – Eixendorf Reservoir loop from Rötz

01:31

17.5km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.47 km

Rock-Lined Section on the Schwarzachtal Cycle Path

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This is a beautiful section of the Schwarzachtal Cycle Route! The trail leads through rocky outcrops and idyllic natural scenery. Along with the section west of the reservoir, this section …

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4.06 km

A short break at the Gasthaus Salzfriedl is always recommended.
Really tasty.

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4.26 km

Very beautifully located place with an old mill, steam locomotive and good places to stop

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4.61 km

Forebay of the Eixendorf Reservoir

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The Schwarzach River is dammed here to form the Eixendorf Reservoir. The fore-dam was necessary because the Schwarzach River's shallow depth would otherwise have caused excessive silt and unpleasant odors …

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7.51 km

View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir

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Varied bike and hiking trail around the currently drained lake!

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8.76 km

Nice evening round for the weekend

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9.84 km

Eixendorf Reservoir

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The reservoir is wonderful for hiking.

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13.5 km

The Oberpfälzer Handwerksmuseum in Rötz Hillstett is located near the Eixendorf reservoir in the upper Bavarian Forest in the Upper Palatinate. Various trades in simulated workshops show how craftsmen worked …

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.94 km

5.46 km

1.93 km

187 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

1.87 km

1.29 km

1.24 km

975 m

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Wednesday 11 November

11°C

4°C

33 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 26, 2023,Eixendorfer Stausee
Attached is the nearby Eixendorfer reservoir with a small bike tour.

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