The Top 20 Peaks in Upper Palatinate
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Upper Palatinate is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Upper Palatinate for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Upper Palatinate for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
If someone speaks of the hiking area around the Großer and Kleiner Osser, you often hear the name "Matterhorn of the Bavarian Forest". Although this comparison might also be applied …
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From the highest elevation of the Kaitersberg at 1,132 meters, you have a fantastic panorama to all sides. The peak of the Great Riedelstein is decorated in 1909 for the hometown poet Maximilian Schmidt erected monument.
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The Kreuzfelsen is 999 meters high and part of the elongated Kaitersberg. On the rocky summit is a huge summit cross including summit book. From here you have a very good view of Bad Kötzting and the front Bavarian Forest.
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Beautiful view from the rock 🤩.
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The Oberpfalzturm is an observation tower on the 946 meter high Platte, the highest elevation in the Steinwald and the northern Upper Palatinate in the Tirschenreuth district.
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The site features a chapel with memorial stone and cross for the fallen of the wars. Nice vantage point. View at the Kreuzfelsen but many times better.
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The plate in the Bavarian district of Tirschenreuth is with 946 meters the highest mountain in the Steinwald, a mighty granite back in the southern Fichtelgebirge. The striking Oberpfalz tower …
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Very nice vantage point. Incidentally, it does not always have to be the summit cross, even 50 meters further there are nice (and not overrun) places to rest and enjoy the view.
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This is a wonderful tour that you should walk with good shoes. When you get to the Kötztinger Hütte, be sure to go inside.
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This rock formation is an approximately 484-year-old gneiss rock. With a little imagination and viewed from the side, the rock resembles the profile of the famous composer Richard Wagner. Incidentally, it was named "Bavaria's Rock of the Year 2015."
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