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Lichteneck Castle Ruins – Trail to Burgstall Summit loop from Zettisch

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Lichteneck Castle Ruins – Trail to Burgstall Summit loop from Zettisch

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Lichteneck Castle Ruins – Trail to Burgstall Summit loop from Zettisch

04:04

12.3km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.38 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.40 km

View of Hoher Bogen

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3.27 km

Ruins of the Stone Tower in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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Sometimes looking back is also looking forward.

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3.31 km

Lichteneck Castle Ruins

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Very beautiful ruin of the 13th century castle of Lichteneck.

According to a local story, the lords of the castle at Lichteneck are supposed to have defeated their worst enemies, …

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3.36 km

View of the Upper Bavarian Forest from Lichtenegg Castle Tower

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From the castle tower you have a great view of the surrounding mountains.

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6.50 km

View of Drachensee from Burgstall

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Great view 🤩 a nice place to linger, nice view of the Drachensee (Furth im Wald)

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6.79 km

Trail to Burgstall Summit

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Nice, tough climb to the Burgstall. Unfortunately, fallen trees keep blocking the way.

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6.88 km

View of the Furth Basin

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Every now and then you can enjoy a beautiful view on this path

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7.19 km

View of Burgstall

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The view up to the castle ruins

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

4.15 km

2.27 km

440 m

414 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

4.06 km

2.51 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

28°C

11°C

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Lichteneck Castle Ruins – Trail to Burgstall Summit loop from Zettisch

View of Hoher Bogen

Ruins of the Stone Tower in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

Lichteneck Castle Ruins

View of the Upper Bavarian Forest from Lichtenegg Castle Tower

View of Drachensee from Burgstall

Trail to Burgstall Summit

View of the Furth Basin

View of Burgstall

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