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Upper Palatinate

Murach Castle – Obermurach Bell Tower loop from Niedermurach

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Upper Palatinate

Murach Castle – Obermurach Bell Tower loop from Niedermurach

Moderate

4.7

(3)

15

hikers

Murach Castle – Obermurach Bell Tower loop from Niedermurach

02:07

7.18km

210m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

1

591 m

St. Walburga Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Chapel of St. Walburga

It is reported that the little church was "in a state of disrepair in 1718 and was then rebuilt again thanks to a miraculous sign." The …

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2

806 m

Small ford at the Steinbach

Highlight • River

3

3.23 km

Murach Castle

Highlight • Castle

You can already see the ruins of Haus Murach near Oberviechtach from afar. The 20 meter high keep with its viewing platform offers impressive views of the Upper Palatinate Forest. …

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4

3.41 km

Obermurach Bell Tower

Highlight • Monument

The bell tower of Obermurach is a relic of the past, built towards the end of the 19th century. In addition to the bell function (e.g. in the event of …

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5

3.50 km

Obermurach Village Fountain

Highlight • Monument

The town of Obermurach was awarded the silver medal in 2009 in the district decision "Our village has a future - our village should become more beautiful". The imposing fountain …

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6

3.76 km

Obermurach Children’s Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

Adventurous playground near the castle.

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7

3.82 km

View of Haus Murach Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Already on the way up to Obermurach there is a beautiful view of the castle ruins.

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8

3.97 km

Galli Cross

Highlight • Monument

Flanked by two trees, this crucifix stands on the road from Obermurach to Niesaß. It was donated by a participant in the First World War.

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7.18 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

1.55 km

1.36 km

374 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

2.06 km

1.32 km

1.18 km

104 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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