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Legendary Steinwald tour - Steinwald nature reserve

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Legendary Steinwald tour - Steinwald nature reserve

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Legendary Steinwald tour - Steinwald nature reserve

04:03

14.2km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2024

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Naturpark Steinwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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438 m

Saddle bog in Steinwald Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

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

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3.51 km

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Highlight • Viewpoint

At an altitude of 946 meters, the Oberpfalz tower offers an ingenious panoramic view of the region. In good weather you can see all the way to the Bavarian Forest! Ideal for taking a break and enjoying the view.

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4.75 km

Schlossfelsen (Steinwald Nature Park)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock itself is over 20 m high and is made of granite; it is a habitat for rare animal species such as the adder.
The existence of a castle …

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6.06 km

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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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9.88 km

Hackelstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The natural monument (723 meters high) is easily accessible via a staircase. During Advent, the forest Christmas takes place here with numerous visitors.

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10.00 km

Via ferrata on the Augsburger Felsen

Highlight • Climb

The Augsburger Felsen via ferrata is a short via ferrata in the Steinwald forest.
The entry is initially unsecured (2m). At level 2, you have to climb slightly to the …

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13.6 km

Marktredwitzer Haus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Marktredwitzer Haus has been open again since summer 2020. The von Waldenfels family bought the property from the Fichtelgebirge Association. The tenant has diligently renovated and the inn, which …

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14.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

2.16 km

514 m

218 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.71 km

3.52 km

531 m

400 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (700 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

26°C

13°C

20 %

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Comments

October 20, 2024,Wunderwelt aus Steinen im Nebel 🌫 - Naturpark Steinwald

On the anniversary of my open-ended back operation, we chose the Steinwald Nature Park. On paths that were partly enchanted, we passed amazing rock formations, such as the castle and the lapwing rocks. The ruins of Weißenstein Castle were particularly impressive! Unfortunately, there was no view due to the fog, but this made the ruins look very mystical. The Hackelstein …

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May 15, 2025,Steinwaldrunde Ruine Weißenstein

Hohenhard hiking car park (unfortunately very dusty and expensive, parking fee can only be paid via app, but a very good starting point for this beautiful Steinwald hike),
Sattelmoor and Wasserrinne,
Katzentrögelsteig,
Oberpfalzturm on the Platte (946 meters),
Schlossfelsen,
Dreifaltigkeitskapelle,
Weißenstein Castle Ruins,
Hackelstein,
Marktredwitzer Haus.

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October 24, 2024,Sagenhafte Steinwaldrunde

Our tour begins at the hiking car park at the Weißenstein castle ruins.
The first path is no longer recognizable as a path by forestry machines, and the same goes for our shoes.
The higher we go, the thicker the fog becomes. We pass the Katzentrögel and head to the Oberpfalzturm. Climbing up to the platform makes no sense in …

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Legendary Steinwald tour - Steinwald nature reserve

Saddle bog in Steinwald Nature Park

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Schlossfelsen (Steinwald Nature Park)

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Hackelstein

Via ferrata on the Augsburger Felsen

Marktredwitzer Haus

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