Weißenstein Castle Ruins – View of Burgruine Neunussberg loop from Rinchnach

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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – View of Burgruine Neunussberg loop from Rinchnach

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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – View of Burgruine Neunussberg loop from Rinchnach

02:33

9.09km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Pfahl bei der Ruine Weißenstein

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Grave of Poet Siegfried von Vegesack

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Siegfried von Vegesack's grave is a so-called forest grave in the Bavarian Forest. The well-known German writer and translator found his final resting place in a location he had chosen himself.

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3.72 km

Stone Staircase to Burgruine Weißenstein

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There are many stairs leading up to the castle ruins. Closed in the rain!

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3.74 km

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

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High above the spa town of Regen, the majestic ruin of Burg Weissenstein towers over a quartz rock. Although only a few walls and towers have survived the huge complex, …

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3.76 km

View from the Castle Ruins in Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

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There are many steps leading up to the castle ruins. The climb is worth it! Great view, but a huge swarm of mosquitoes! Closed when it rains!

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3.86 km

View of Burgruine Neunussberg

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Great castle ruins. The climb up many stairs is rewarded with a beautiful view. But at the top there is a large swarm of mosquitoes! Closed when it rains!

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4.14 km

Pfahl rock formation at the Weißenstein Castle ruins

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In the beautiful forest is Schlne Steinberg.

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4.53 km

Pfahl Cross

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Along the pole. Very impressive! Not for strollers or wheelchair users! Partly over root paths. A must!

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4.62 km

Pfahl Rock Formation and Castle Ruins

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The Bayerische Pfahl is a spectacular rift in the Earth's crust, formed about 300 million years ago by massive earthquakes. In many places, the formation rises from the landscape like …

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9.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.26 km

846 m

713 m

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

2.33 km

805 m

638 m

596 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

10°C

3°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

May 26, 2024,DE | Burgruine Weißenstein

An impressive castle ruin near the district town of Regen and a relaxed walk in and around the Pfahl nature reserve. 🏰

◇ Starting point: Large car park in the town of Weißenstein (not far from the ruins)
◇ Destinations: Weißenstein castle ruins, Pfahl nature reserve
◇ End point: Car park in the town of Weißenstein
◇ Publicly accessible: Yes. …

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October 9, 2022,#13_Zur Burgruine Weißenstein (SeelenWandern_BW)

This approximately 8 km long, two and a half hour circular route is a real deceleration tour.

The tour leads mostly on well-paved paths through mixed forest. If you look closely into the forest, you will notice that the trees are allowed to grow as they want. Crooked, crippled, old and young all are represented in this scenery. Embedded on …

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