Gaisthal Bike Station – Lake Schönsee loop from Oberviechtach

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Gaisthal Bike Station – Lake Schönsee loop from Oberviechtach

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Gaisthal Bike Station – Lake Schönsee loop from Oberviechtach

03:18

43.2km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.5 km for 286 m

After 24.2 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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572 m

Marktweiher

Lake

14.5 km

Gaisthal Bike Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Remains of the former railway line between Schönsee and Oberviechtach; rest stop and information point today.

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17.1 km

Rest Area With View of the Old Railway Bridge in Rosenthal

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beautiful resting place for cyclists and hikers, cool in summer with a beautiful view of the OVI-Schönsee road

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20.7 km

Lake Schönsee

Highlight • Lake

In town you can get provisions and take a wonderful break at the lake.

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21.3 km

Moor Bath Schönsee

Highlight • Lake

Nice place for a rest.

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23.5 km

Path to Kurpark in Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

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Idyllic way!

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25.4 km

Bavarian-Bohemian Friendship Cycle Path – Gaistthal Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great bike path, which was subjected to a freshness cure.

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42.7 km

Hanomag Steam Locomotive in Oberviechtach

Highlight • Monument

At the former train station in Oberviechtach there is a historic technical treat - not just for railway enthusiasts. One of the oldest Hanomag locomotives still preserved in the world …

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42.9 km

World Trade Center Memorial

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Quote "Never Forget" on the original strap says it all

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43.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

13.3 km

3.81 km

3.68 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

15.3 km

7.46 km

948 m

489 m

381 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

16°C

8°C

54 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

September 14, 2023,51-23 B Oberviechtach-Schönsee und auf der Bahntrasse zurück. Mein 2. Teil Bayerisch-Böhmischer Freundschaftsweg

51-23 B Oberviechtach to Schönsee and back on the railway line. My second part, Bavarian-Bohemian Friendship Trail. This time we went to the east of the republic, my destination is Schönsee, but not on the railway line, I'll do that on the way back because of the variety. My first stage went to Lind, where there is a beautiful country …

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