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Butter Barrel (Waldnaab Valley) – The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel loop from Großbüchlberg

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Butter Barrel (Waldnaab Valley) – The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel loop from Großbüchlberg

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Butter Barrel (Waldnaab Valley) – The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel loop from Großbüchlberg

02:49

40.1km

410m

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: March 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

Naturpark Steinwald

Waldnaabtal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.4 km

Neuweiher

Lake

17.0 km

Falkenberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice little place with decent Zoigl taverns and Falkenberg Castle. A guided tour and a tour are recommended.

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17.5 km

Hammer Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The small, stocky chapel building dates back to the 18th century and was lovingly restored a few years ago. Numerous "cairns" around the small chapel seem to protect them formally …

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18.6 km

Mühlnickl Pond

Highlight • Lake

After you have already hiked along the Mühlnickl ponds for a while, coming from the west, the picturesque Mühlnickl pond opens up in front of you. A nice place for a rest or even a swim in the lake.

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19.9 km

Waldnaabtal

Nature Reserve

20.4 km

Waldnaabtal Log Cabin

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The goal of many hikes in the Waldnaabtal is the log cabin. Located in the heart of the nature reserve Waldnaabtal, you will find here one of the most beautiful …

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20.7 km

Butter Barrel (Waldnaab Valley)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Geologists say that the granite lumps in the river bed come from a rock fall. A completely different explanation is given by the Falkenberg knight Kuno, who once again stalked …

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20.7 km

The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Between Sauerbrunnen and the cabin there is a narrow passage with a steep slope. Whirlpools (stand rollers) have ground here with millstones swirl holes and through sand and gravel so-called …

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20.8 km

Face in the Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the wild and romantic Waldnaab valley you can still find pure nature. Imposing rock formations and impressive granite blocks line the hiking trail along the Waldnaab.

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21.6 km

Sour Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The carbonic acid, iron and sulfur leading source on the right bank of the Waldnaab directly on the trail between Kammerwagen and Butterfaß is called Sauerbrunnen. It concerns a Säuerling …

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24.2 km

Langwiesenteich

Lake

40.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

6.23 km

4.18 km

1.43 km

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

9.40 km

6.92 km

4.56 km

1.65 km

294 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Butter Barrel (Waldnaab Valley) – The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel loop from Großbüchlberg

Falkenberg Castle

Hammer Chapel

Mühlnickl Pond

Waldnaabtal Log Cabin

Butter Barrel (Waldnaab Valley)

The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel

Face in the Rock

Sour Spring

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