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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Pullenreuth

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Pullenreuth

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Pullenreuth

04:10

14.4km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Naturpark Steinwald

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Start point

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2.09 km

Hiker shelter on the Hut Trail, Naturpark Steinwald

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Shelter available in bad weather.

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3.27 km

Steinwald Mushroom Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Interesting construction. Wonder what happens when the tree grows?

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3.77 km

Forest Trail in Steinwald Nature Park

Highlight • Trail

A trail for connoisseurs! The incoming sunlight, the gnarled trees, and the dense blueberry bushes. Simply beautiful!

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3.99 km

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5.02 km

View of the Fichtelgebirge

Highlight • Viewpoint

By clearing the trees you have a fantastic view of the Fichtelgebirge

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5.68 km

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

Highlight • Religious Site

In the past, locals carried stones as a sign of their problems and dropped them off here.

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6.35 km

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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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6.48 km

Kiebitzstein Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the most beautiful stone formations in the Steinwald, the ascent to Weißenstein via this path is a bit more demanding but definitely worthwhile.

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.70 km

1.07 km

532 m

393 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

2.26 km

1.70 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Pullenreuth

Hiker shelter on the Hut Trail, Naturpark Steinwald

Steinwald Mushroom Shelter

Forest Trail in Steinwald Nature Park

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

View of the Fichtelgebirge

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Kiebitzstein Rock Arch

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