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Kiebitzstein Rock Arch – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Naturpark Steinwald

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Kiebitzstein Rock Arch – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Naturpark Steinwald

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Kiebitzstein Rock Arch – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Naturpark Steinwald

01:09

3.87km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Naturpark Steinwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Weißenstein Trailhead Parking

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There are also a few table groups here to have a snack. And a hiking map.

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1.09 km

Forest Path to Weißenstein Castle Ruins (Steinwald Nature Park)

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Great alternative to the boring forest roads. In wet weather, waterproof shoes are mandatory, sure-footedness anyway

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1.52 km

Kiebitzstein Rock Arch

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One of the most beautiful stone formations in the Steinwald, the ascent to Weißenstein via this path is a bit more demanding but definitely worthwhile.

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1.65 km

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

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From the plate you reach a path to the castle ruin Weissenstein. The descent is demanding and full of technical passages. But if you come there, you can enjoy a wonderful view on the castle ruins.

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2.31 km

Watershed Divide: Danube–Elbe

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In the Fichtelgebirge, the watersheds of the Danube and Elbe, of the Elbe and Rhine and of the Rhine and Danube meet in one point, a triple point. This is …

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2.33 km

Chapel Between Weißenstein Castle Ruins and Oberpfalzturm

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The 865m high chapel made of wood and granite is located between the Weißenstein castle ruins and the Oberpfalzturm. It was built in 1974

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2.34 km

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

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In the past, locals carried stones as a sign of their problems and dropped them off here.

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3.44 km

Saddle bog in Steinwald Nature Park

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Small bog right next to the hiking trail. The information board provides information about its special features

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3.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

706 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.95 km

1.91 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

26°C

14°C

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Kiebitzstein Rock Arch – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Naturpark Steinwald

Weißenstein Trailhead Parking

Forest Path to Weißenstein Castle Ruins (Steinwald Nature Park)

Kiebitzstein Rock Arch

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Watershed Divide: Danube–Elbe

Chapel Between Weißenstein Castle Ruins and Oberpfalzturm

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

Saddle bog in Steinwald Nature Park

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