View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir – View of Eixendorf Reservoir loop from Rötz

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View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir – View of Eixendorf Reservoir loop from Rötz

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View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir – View of Eixendorf Reservoir loop from Rötz

02:49

34.8km

270m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.7 km for 41 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.76 km

Steam Locomotive 064 355-1 Hillstett

Highlight • Monument

A short break at the Gasthaus Salzfriedl is always recommended.
Really tasty.

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4.96 km

Seebarner Hammer near Hillstett (historic mill)

Highlight • Historical Site

Very beautifully located place with an old mill, steam locomotive and good places to stop

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5.31 km

Viewpoint

8.21 km

View of the Eixendorfer Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Varied bike and hiking trail around the currently drained lake!

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8.94 km

Eixendorfer Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great section on the Eixendorfer See

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12.6 km

View of Eixendorf Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Limited traffic due to construction site at the lake.

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13.7 km

Schwarzachtal cycle path

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful, shady bike path. Along the lake, some short, steep sections

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15.1 km

Path Through Rock Walls Along the Schwarzach River

Highlight • Trail

Great bike path along the Schwarzach.

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18.6 km

Druids' Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very idyllic legendary area

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34.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

7.22 km

6.59 km

5.60 km

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

6.06 km

4.71 km

3.25 km

1.48 km

494 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

6°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

July 28, 2022,Schwarzachtal - Radweg

From Rötz along the Schwarzach to the Eixendorf reservoir. Slightly reduced water level due to work on the dam. Through the Murnthal to Neunburg v.W. with a stop in the beer garden at the Sporrer. Via Diendorf back to the reservoir and back. It's always fun.

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May 29, 2024,Rötz - Neunburg v.W.

From Rötz to Neunburg v.W. on the former railway line along the Schwarzach. Soon we are at the Eixendorfer Lake, which is almost full again. The Upper Palatinate Craft Museum and the Salzfriedl invite you to linger. The beer garden is currently open on weekends and public holidays. Then along the lake, past the Seeblick campsite and finally through the …

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September 4, 2023,Rötz - Neunburg v.W.

From Rötz on the cycle path along the Schwarzach to the Eixendorfer Stause. At the Upper Palatinate Crafts Museum and Salzfriedl we go to the first dam. Here you can see the almost empty reservoir. The cause is the construction work on the lowest dam. Continue via Gutenland Camping to the largest state road bridge in Bavaria. From now on …

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