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

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

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

01:39

13.9km

440m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Steinwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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263 m

Frauenreuther Weiher

Highlight • Lake

The Frauenreuther Weiher near Friedenfels has a unique landscape, great fishing waters but also very nice to take a break and enjoy the view over the lake.

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4.29 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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4.96 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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6.65 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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6.65 km

Platte Summit (946 m)

Highlight • Summit

Steinwaldgipfel 946m

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6.87 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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8.58 km

Forest House in Steinwald Nature Park

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Almost 200 years ago, the first forest warden's house and a restaurant stood here. For a time, the forest house fell into a deep sleep, but after the filming of …

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8.82 km

Wildlife enclosure in the Steinwald

Highlight • Natural

The game reserve at the Waldhaus is a popular destination for hikers and cyclists. Shortly before the Waldhaus hut you can admire several hinds and a stag in an enclosure. There is a large playground next door.

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

2.17 km

1.36 km

881 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

5.92 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

24°C

14°C

39 %

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

Frauenreuther Weiher

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Platte Summit (946 m)

Forest Trail in Steinwald Nature Park

Forest House in Steinwald Nature Park

Wildlife enclosure in the Steinwald

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