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Pleß Summit Hut – Pleß Tower loop from Urnshausen

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Pleß Summit Hut – Pleß Tower loop from Urnshausen

Moderate

4.7

(13)

43

hikers

Pleß Summit Hut – Pleß Tower loop from Urnshausen

02:48

9.05km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

134 m

Playground at Schönsee

Highlight • Rest Area

Schönsee

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2

791 m

Himmelsleiter Trail

Highlight • Trail

The steepest part I have ever encountered. I never want to have to run up there

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3

2.18 km

Roßdorfer Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

It is very interesting historically. These bumps were in the 14th / 15th Century created for the defense of human hands and planted with almost impenetrable thickets.

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4

3.80 km

Pleß Summit Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Good rest area. Also suitable for larger groups.

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5

3.86 km

Pleß Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Plesturm adorns the mountain of the same name and offers you a wonderful all-round view. Benches and tables that have been set up around invite you to rest.

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6

5.12 km

Pleßhaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The princely hunting lodge Pleßhaus was built in 1866/67 on the Pleßhauswiese, about 1 km north of the summit of the Pleß.
In 1974 it was moved to a new …

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Tip by

7

5.23 km

Pond on the Pleßwiese

Highlight • Lake

Unfortunately, the pond is currently dry.

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Tip by

8

8.92 km

Schönsee Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

B

9.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.16 km

3.21 km

1.21 km

479 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

3.61 km

1.11 km

164 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

97 %

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