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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Schwandorf
Oberviechtach

Murach Castle – Obermurach Bell Tower loop from Niedermurach

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Schwandorf
Oberviechtach

Murach Castle – Obermurach Bell Tower loop from Niedermurach

Moderate

5.0

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13

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Murach Castle – Obermurach Bell Tower loop from Niedermurach

02:05

7.03km

200m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

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591 m

St. Walburga Chapel

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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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806 m

Small ford at the Steinbach

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3

3.23 km

Murach Castle

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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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3.41 km

Obermurach Bell Tower

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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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3.50 km

Obermurach Village Fountain

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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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3.76 km

Obermurach Children’s Playground

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7

3.82 km

View of Haus Murach Castle Ruins

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

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7.03 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.07 km

1.42 km

1.33 km

219 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

1.87 km

1.40 km

1.19 km

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Highest point (560 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

84 %

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