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

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

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

02:08

21.4km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.8 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.7 km

Descent from Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The castle path is really fun, with no technical challenges, it flows smoothly towards Zimmerplatz. Difficulty S0.

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13.8 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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14.5 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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15.0 km

Schlossfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is not for nothing that we are here in the Steinwald. Everywhere you come across very beautiful rock formations.

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16.1 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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17.0 km

Steinwald Mushroom Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Interesting construction. Wonder what happens when the tree grows?

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18.3 km

Waldhaus – Krambambuli Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Waldhaus is a cozy hut that is perfect for a snack after the descent or the descent from the Upper Palatinate Tower.

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Daylight Saving Time:
Friday …

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19.9 km

Boris Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

There are 2 different trail variants for the 200m long route, one with a difficulty level of S3 and an S2 trail. Nice to drive, well integrated into the terrain.

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

2.04 km

1.03 km

935 m

Surfaces

8.61 km

8.47 km

2.16 km

1.43 km

388 m

348 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

25°C

6°C

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

Descent from Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

Schlossfelsen

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Steinwald Mushroom Shelter

Waldhaus – Krambambuli Hut

Boris Trail

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