Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins – Summit Cross at Schwarzenburg loop from Schwarzenburg

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Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins – Summit Cross at Schwarzenburg loop from Schwarzenburg

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Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins – Summit Cross at Schwarzenburg loop from Schwarzenburg

01:14

9.20km

360m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.38 km

Bauhof hiking car park

Highlight • Parking

Good starting point for the stone wall

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3.31 km

The "Steinerne Meer" is located in the middle of the Schützsteig, a beautiful but stony path between the Schwarzenburg castle ruins and the village of Bauhof. The "stone sea" is absolutely worth seeing. Sturdy shoes and surefootedness are important here.

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3.94 km

E-bike charging station at Schwarzwihrberg

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Great charging station in the middle of nature. Here, people and the bike can recharge their batteries at the same time

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5.96 km

Totentruhe and viewpoint overlooking the Upper Palatinate Valley

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A little below the castle is a natural granite block in the shape of a large coffin with a chest and lid. This stone is called the "chest of the dead". This coffin is supposed to contain all of the castle's treasures, but the chest is guarded by the last lord of the castle, in the form of a fiery cat. Is it true, who knows? But that's how it is told.

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5.99 km

Bench With a View at Steingrab

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a beautiful view opens up

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6.26 km

Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins

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On the rocky summit of the 706 meter high Schwarzwihrberg stands the well-preserved ruins of Schwarzenburg. Although the castle was destroyed by the Swedes in the Thirty Years War, today it is again maintained and maintained by an association. The renovated keep is open and from its viewing platform offers you a unique panorama of the surrounding hills. In the upper courtyard, the club also operates a cozy mountain lodge, which is open on Wednesdays, Sundays and public holidays.

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6.31 km

Summit Cross at Schwarzenburg

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A simple cross on the Schwarzenburg with a beautiful view.

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6.61 km

Schwarzenburg Trail

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At the gates of Rötz lies the Schwarzwihrberg, on whose summit, at 706 meters, is the ruin of Schwarzenburg. Beautiful trails lead there, and then down in the direction of Eixendorfer reservoir. In many ways so worthwhile.

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