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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Cham
Rötz

Eixendorfer Reservoir – Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins loop from Rötz

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Cham
Rötz

Eixendorfer Reservoir – Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins loop from Rötz

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Eixendorfer Reservoir – Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins loop from Rötz

03:36

41.2km

640m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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265 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.50 km

Schwarzach Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

You should definitely see it.

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2

4.76 km

Steam Locomotive 064 355-1 at Oberpfälzer Handwerksmuseum Hillstett

Highlight • Monument

The Oberpfälzer Handwerksmuseum in Rötz Hillstett is located near the Eixendorf reservoir in the upper Bavarian Forest in the Upper Palatinate. Various trades in simulated workshops show how craftsmen worked …

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3

4.88 km

Salzfriedl Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

A short break at the Gasthaus Salzfriedl is always recommended.
Really tasty.

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4

5.34 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

9.11 km

Gütenland Trail with Views of Eixendorfer Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great trail piece with beautiful vantage points on the Eixendorfer reservoir.

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6

11.3 km

View of the Lake and Bridge at Oberpfälzer Wald Nature Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place with a view of the lake and the bridge of the federal highway. A few years ago, the bridge was the location for the film "Starfighter - They wanted to conquer the sky"

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7

12.9 km

Eixendorfer Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

In the former Schwarzachtal lies the beautiful Eixendorfer reservoir. You can of course just cycle around it. Or you take it easy, come in one of the cozy inns, chill …

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8

34.2 km

Kessel

Forest

9

34.7 km

Saddle Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful little hut on a large forest crossing that invites you to linger. Signposts, rubbish bins available

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36.9 km

Ruins of Schwarzenburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

After a strenuous ascent, you are rewarded with a great view and (when open) delicious gastronomy. The surrounding trails round off the enjoyment program wonderfully.

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41.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

9.95 km

5.45 km

4.11 km

304 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

11.6 km

6.57 km

5.20 km

1.29 km

978 m

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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