Running in Hochwald is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Hochwald—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Plöckenstein (Plechý) Summit – Bavarian Plöckenstein loop from Schimmelbach	Expert 02:27 16.0km
Plöckenstein (Plechý) Summit – Bavarian Plöckenstein loop from Riedelsbach	Expert 02:17 14.6km
Bavarian Plöckenstein – Plöckenstein (Plechý) Summit loop from Riedelsbach	Expert 03:53 30.8km
Natur-Beobachtungspunkt loop from Riedelsbach	Intermediate 00:46 6.53km

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Plöckenstein (Plechý) Summit – Bavarian Plöckenstein loop from Schimmelbach
02:27
16.0km
9:11/km
600m
600m
Expert
5.0
(1)
17
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Plöckenstein (Plechý) Summit – Bavarian Plöckenstein loop from Riedelsbach
02:17
14.6km
9:23/km
630m
630m
Expert
5.0
(2)
54
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Bavarian Plöckenstein – Plöckenstein (Plechý) Summit loop from Riedelsbach
03:53
30.8km
7:34/km
860m
860m
Expert
4.3
(3)
250
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Natur-Beobachtungspunkt loop from Riedelsbach
00:46
6.53km
7:03/km
170m
170m
Intermediate
4.5
(2)
10
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.