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

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8.39 km for 11 m

After 13.5 km for 37 m

Waypoints

Start point

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4.71 km

Tripoint Monument (Germany–Austria–Czech Republic)

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The border triangle has a very special flair. With a few steps you can cross the respective border and "get a foothold" in Germany, the Czech Republic or Austria.

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5.69 km

Bavarian Plöckenstein Summit

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Very nice summit. To the. To get to the cross you have to climb a bit, but the path is no problem even if you are afraid of heights.

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6.72 km

Hochwald

Nature Reserve

7.83 km

Dreisessel rock formation and Dreisesselberghaus (Dreisessel mountain hut)

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Serviced hut with lookout rock

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7.87 km

Dreisessel

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A very nice place, a great destination!

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8.36 km

Hochstein Summit (Dreisesselberg)

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It is located in the Lower Bavarian district of Freyung-Grafenau around 370 m (as the crow flies) northwest of the German-Czech border.

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8.44 km

Bishop Neumann Chapel

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This chapel commemorates St. Johann Nepomuk Neumann from the Bohemian Forest.

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12.7 km

Stifter-Dachl

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The rock is ideal for sheltering in the rain. The Dachl is named after the poet Adalbert Stifter.

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13.2 km

Blick zum Plöckenstein

Viewpoint

13.5 km

Plöckenstein Summit Cross

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You have a proud 1,378 meters under your feet when you stand up here. The Plöckenstein is one of the higher journeys in this area and impresses with its breathtaking …

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19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.41 km

6.07 km

2.65 km

1.05 km

282 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

2.13 km

1.69 km

376 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 19 April

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