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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Cham
Waldmünchen

Charcoal Kiln Site Waldmünchen – Čerchov Observation Towers loop from Geigant

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Cham
Waldmünchen

Charcoal Kiln Site Waldmünchen – Čerchov Observation Towers loop from Geigant

Hard

4.3

(3)

28

riders

Charcoal Kiln Site Waldmünchen – Čerchov Observation Towers loop from Geigant

03:41

44.7km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

národní přírodní rezervace Čerchovské hvozdy

Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

CHKO Český les

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.18 km

Klostermühle Thurau

Highlight • Historical Site

The mill wheels are installed, but still without blades. Top!

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2

12.6 km

Pferdewallfahrt Chapel Schäferei

Highlight • Religious Site

The first "Horse Pilgrimage" took place on September 15, 1996. 165 riders from all over the Upper Palatinate took part. As a result, a "Horse Pilgrimage Association" was founded on May 16, 1997.

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3

19.5 km

Charcoal Kiln Site Waldmünchen

Highlight • Historical Site

Locals and guests are invited to the charcoal kiln weeks in Waldmünchen from mid-July to early August to learn about the ancient craft of charcoal burning, which used to be …

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4

19.8 km

There is a lot to see at the Devil's Bridge: a large wooden water wheel, a shelter with a snack area and a funny iron devil sculpture with three golden …

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5

25.1 km

Not far from Cerchov peak is Malinova Hora (Raspberry Mountain). There is a barracks here, but it has already had its day. Part of the facility was built shortly before …

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6

25.7 km

Čerchov Observation Towers

Highlight • Viewpoint

A little tip for all those who are not fit enough to hike or cycle to the summit themselves - on Saturdays and Sundays a bus goes up to Cerchov 😉 (timetable on the internet)

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7

26.7 km

The Čerchov is at 1042 m n.m. the highest mountain in the Upper Palatinate Forest and the northern peak of the Bohemian Forest. It is about 2 km from the …

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28.6 km

Brunnhäusl

Ruins

9

35.9 km

Waldmünchen Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

Waldmünchen looks back on more than a thousand years of history. The settlement was founded in the 10th century. The name Waldmünchen can probably be traced back to the forest …

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44.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

15.7 km

10.0 km

1.92 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

16.2 km

8.12 km

2.47 km

310 m

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Friday 29 May

27°C

13°C

73 %

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