View of Großer Rußweiher – View of Speinshart Monastery loop from Speinshart

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Speinshart

View of Großer Rußweiher – View of Speinshart Monastery loop from Speinshart

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View of Großer Rußweiher – View of Speinshart Monastery loop from Speinshart

01:03

17.6km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

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285 m

Speinshart Monastery and Monastic Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Next to the monastery, the second outstanding architectural element is the tower-reinforced gatehouse standing in the north.

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1.54 km

Kleiner Rußweiher

Highlight • Lake

Watch birds at the Rußweiher, stop for a swim at one of the bays or stop at the Hexenhäusl, something for everyone.

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7.63 km

Hexenhäusl Restaurant & Info Center at Rußweiher

Highlight • Restaurant

The restaurant Hexenhäusl am Rußweiher is an information point for hikers, campers, tourists and locals. Nice open terrace for a coffee overlooking the lake. Here is good, cheap regional food …

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8.39 km

Osprey and White-tailed Eagle Observation Point, Großer Rußweiher

Highlight • Viewpoint

Information boards on the sea - and the osprey, which were resident here after intensive protection measures and can be observed. Well done.

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8.43 km

The Obersee Damm separates the "Großer Rußweiher" with the bird sanctuary and the Eschenbacher pond area from the leisure lake "Kleiner Rußweiher". Nice benches to watch the birds, nearby is an information point with information boards about the eagles.

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10.8 km

Little Russweiher Beach, Eschenbach

Highlight • Beach

The outdoor pool at the small Rußweiher in Eschenbach is an absolute must if you are in the area. This natural lido is a great experience for both young and …

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16.6 km

View of Speinshart Monastery

Highlight • Viewpoint

The monastery was founded in 1230 and belongs to the Cistercian order. It has played an important role in the religious and cultural development of the region over the centuries.

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