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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January 28, 2018

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In the heart of the Steinwald Forest, on a rocky outcrop, stands the well-preserved ruins of Weissenstein Castle. At the end of the 13th century, a simple fortified castle already stood here, but the expansion into a massive stone castle only took place later. The castle changed hands at the beginning of the 14th century. The noble Notthafft family extensively expanded the castle. During the battles for the Bavarian throne, the castle was damaged and repeatedly repaired in a makeshift manner.

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January 15, 2019

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In 1995, hardly more than the keep built on a high rock cliff and two collapsing walls about four meters high were recognizable. Other walls were possibly recognizable in the …

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1. Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Waldhaus – Krambambuli Hut loop from Frauenreuth

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2. Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Pfaben

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3. Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Waldershof

52.5km

04:15

950m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Location: Waldershof, Tirschenreuth, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Waldhaus – Krambambuli Hut loop from Frauenreuth

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