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Platten South Descent – Kleiner Steig Trail loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Platten South Descent – Kleiner Steig Trail loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

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Platten South Descent – Kleiner Steig Trail loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

01:21

4.48km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16 m

Silberhaus Trailhead Parking

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The free parking lot at the Silberhaus is a good starting point for hikes in the Fichtelgebirge.

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2.03 km

Excursion to Plattengipfel

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Fantastic view to be reached over roughly blocky paths, but misplaced here as a highlight, you are still on the way to the summit here

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2.40 km

Bench With a View of the Fichtelgebirge

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Nice seating on the plate and a wonderful view of the countryside

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2.42 km

Platte Summit (885 m) – Granite Blockfield Viewpoint

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The view of these many granite stones also impresses locals again and again. One tip is to enjoy the view at sunrise.

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2.53 km

Platten South Descent

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At the beginning of the way is quite blocked, but after 50m it can be great!

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3.55 km

Old Silver House (historic marker)

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As early as the 16th century, there were reports of mining activities in a silver mine on the southern slope of the Plattenberg, and there was also said to have …

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3.59 km

Stations with information on the Stone Age Trail

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3.90 km

Kleiner Steig Trail

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Narrow, beautiful path that leads steeply up to the Platte. At the top you will be rewarded with a beautiful view over the Blockmeer.

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4.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.07 km

1.80 km

597 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

748 m

284 m

132 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

15°C

6°C

33 %

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Platten South Descent – Kleiner Steig Trail loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

Silberhaus Trailhead Parking

Excursion to Plattengipfel

Bench With a View of the Fichtelgebirge

Platte Summit (885 m) – Granite Blockfield Viewpoint

Platten South Descent

Old Silver House (historic marker)

Stations with information on the Stone Age Trail

Kleiner Steig Trail

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