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Upper Palatinate

Bench overlooking the lake – Drachensee (Dragon Lake) loop from Eschlkam

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Upper Palatinate

Bench overlooking the lake – Drachensee (Dragon Lake) loop from Eschlkam

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Bench overlooking the lake – Drachensee (Dragon Lake) loop from Eschlkam

01:36

6.11km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.93 km for 63 m

Open: • April-October (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.31 km

Bird observation platform at the lake in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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Here you can watch without disturbing the local bird and wildlife. White-tailed eagles, ospreys, stilt-walkers, redshanks and purple herons can be seen here!

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2

2.40 km

Bird hide at Drachensee

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What distinguishes the Drachensee from other reservoirs in Bavaria is its four-zone concept and above all the nature experience zone and the ecological regeneration zone.

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3

2.75 km

Bench overlooking the lake

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4

2.92 km

Floating bridge at Lake Drachensee

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Beautifully filed always worth a visit.

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5

3.02 km

Floating Pedestrian Bridge at Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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6

3.36 km

Drachensee (Dragon Lake)

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The Dragon Lake is an artificial lake. In summer you can swim there or take a break in the managed kiosk on the lake.

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7

4.83 km

View of Eschlkam and Kleinaigen

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From here you have a beautiful view of the villages

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8

4.88 km

Viewpoint at Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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B

6.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

1.91 km

408 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.24 km

1.20 km

632 m

551 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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