Havran Observation Tower – Havran Shelter loop from Altglashütte

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Havran Observation Tower – Havran Shelter loop from Altglashütte

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Havran Observation Tower – Havran Shelter loop from Altglashütte

02:12

7.79km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

CHKO Český les

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Highlight • Monument

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Land border with boundary stone between Bavaria and Bohemia

Highlight • Monument

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Havran Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very well restored border tower from the Cold War, now a great vantage point with a great view of the Bohemian, Upper Palatinate and the Bavarian Forest.

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