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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Steinwald

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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 Güttern

28.5km

02:46

680m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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

26.8km

02:39

640m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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

51.1km

04:12

950m

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

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Julia

August 20, 2019

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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ChrisR

May 31, 2017

Gradioser view of the area

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Otto S.

August 22, 2019

It protrudes from the treetops and can be seen even from miles away, the Oberpfalzturm. It stands at the highest elevation in the Steinwald, the plateau at 946 m - the third highest in the entire Fichtelgebirge after Schneeberg and Ochsenkopf, followed by the Kösseine. 150 steps must conquer hikers before the picturesque view into the distance is possible. From the top you have a view of the largest contiguous forest area in Central Europe, as far as the Czech Republic in the Bohemian Forest.
The 33 m high wooden tower is already the second of its kind on the slab. The first Oberpfalzturm stood from 1972 to 1998. The successor was officially inaugurated in September 2000.
Source: Nature Park Steinwald

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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 Güttern

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