The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel – Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve loop from Wiesau (Oberpf)

The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel – Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve loop from Wiesau (Oberpf)

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The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel – Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve loop from Wiesau (Oberpf)

02:09

39.1km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7 m for 7 m

After 39.2 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.13 km

Kellerwinkel

Forest

6.60 km

Langwiesenteich

Lake

9.15 km

Sour Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The carbonic acid, iron and sulfur leading source on the right bank of the Waldnaab directly on the trail between Kammerwagen and Butterfaß is called Sauerbrunnen. It concerns a Säuerling …

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10.0 km

The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Between Sauerbrunnen and the cabin there is a narrow passage with a steep slope. Whirlpools (stand rollers) have ground here with millstones swirl holes and through sand and gravel so-called …

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10.5 km

Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Gorge

In the middle of the Upper Palatinate Forest between Falkenberg and Windischeschenbach lies the wild and romantic Waldnaab Valley, also known as the “Grand Canyon of the Upper Palatinate”. The …

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11.3 km

Wooden bridge over the Waldnaab River

Highlight • Bridge

Here you can move on a narrow bridge to the riverside path.

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11.6 km

Waldnaab Valley

Highlight • Gorge

A real adventure for young and old. Even the little ones will enjoy the walk. There's no chance of getting bored here. :)

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12.5 km

Table Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Waldnaabtal Nature Reserve has a wow factor for me. The mighty rock formations simply leave you in awe, and the paths are well-secured, partly with wooden walkways and metal …

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12.6 km

Tischstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Tischstein is located in the idyllic Waldnaab Valley near the log cabin and is a single granite rock. Even if it looks as if the “table top” could fall …

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31.3 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower – View of the Tirschenreuth Pond Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Himmelsleiter (Stairway to Heaven), you have a fantastic view of the picturesque cultural landscape of the Thousand Ponds.

Below the Himmelsleiter (Stairway to Heaven), there are information panels explaining everything worth knowing.

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