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Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab
Flossenbürg

Flossenbürg loop

Moderate

4.2

(13)

43

hikers

Flossenbürg loop

03:25

12.0km

260m

Hiking

Explore the beautiful landscape around Flossenbürg on this circular tour. Along the way, you'll pass several ponds, while the town's landmark, the Flossenbürg Castle ruins, are always in view.

The first highlight is the Große Gaisweiher (Great Gais Pond), a refreshing dip after the hike. Passing the picturesque Kleiner Gaisweiher…

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Last updated: March 8, 2026

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

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525 m

Great Gais Pond

Highlight • Lake

It is a very nice swimming pond in a beautiful area.

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1.94 km

Little Gais Pond

Highlight • Lake

There was no one at the small Gaisweiher pond, even though it was 30 degrees Celsius. So, if you're looking for solitude, this is the place for you. A wonderful spot. 😍

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3.90 km

Flossenbürg Castle Ruins

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An impressive ruin, worth visiting for the complex alone. But the magnificent views are also inspiring.

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4.41 km

The Granite Trail is a very beautiful route. It takes you past all sorts of interesting sites, including the castle pond. Great photo opportunity!

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12.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

1.21 km

937 m

377 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

4.97 km

1.32 km

194 m

158 m

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Saturday 6 June

21°C

10°C

17 %

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Comments

February 11, 2025,Bayern (Oberpfalz): Der Ringweg um Flossenbürg ("Im Kreis herum!"). 110225 (11/25)
I'm confused!

I found today's route in the last Höllensprudel calendar of 2020, as well as the one around Culmitz shortly before Christmas, under the title "In a circle!" This means a circular route around Flossenbürg, which is marked with a red dot. In the map section printed on the back of the calendar page, the "Ringweg", as it is …

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May 13, 2025

Explore the beautiful landscape around Flossenbürg on this circular tour. Along the way, you'll pass several ponds, while the town's landmark, the Flossenbürg Castle ruins, are always in view.



The first highlight is the Große Gaisweiher (Great Gais Pond), a refreshing dip after the hike. Passing the picturesque

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