You would almost miss it, but the Wolfsschlucht has a special significance. In the 17th century, the people of Upper Palatinate suffered from a plague of wolves. To counteract this, traps, known as wolf pits, were set up, which is what the name of the gorge still reminds us of today.

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1. To the castle and through the Wolfsschlucht

13.8km

03:50

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Saddle Stone – Hanomag steam locomotive from 1899 loop from Oberviechtach

11.3km

03:13

260m

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3. Obermurach Village Fountain – Oberviechtach loop from Oberviechtach

8.69km

02:27

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 550 m

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Friday 13 March

13°C

2°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Oberviechtach, Schwandorf, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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Wolf Gorge

1. To the castle and through the Wolfsschlucht

2. Saddle Stone – Hanomag steam locomotive from 1899 loop from Oberviechtach

3. Obermurach Village Fountain – Oberviechtach loop from Oberviechtach

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