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View of the Fichtelgebirge – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Naturpark Steinwald

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View of the Fichtelgebirge – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Naturpark Steinwald

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View of the Fichtelgebirge – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Naturpark Steinwald

02:31

8.93km

200m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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2.07 km

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

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In the past, locals carried stones as a sign of their problems and dropped them off here.

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2.08 km

Chapel Between Weißenstein Castle Ruins and Oberpfalzturm

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The 865m high chapel made of wood and granite is located between the Weißenstein castle ruins and the Oberpfalzturm. It was built in 1974

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2.73 km

View of the Fichtelgebirge

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By clearing the trees you have a fantastic view of the Fichtelgebirge

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3.76 km

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

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At an altitude of 946 meters, the Oberpfalz tower offers an ingenious panoramic view of the region. In good weather you can see all the way to the Bavarian Forest! Ideal for taking a break and enjoying the view.

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3.76 km

Platte Summit (946 m)

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Steinwaldgipfel 946m

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3.98 km

Forest Trail in Steinwald Nature Park

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A trail for connoisseurs! The incoming sunlight, the gnarled trees, and the dense blueberry bushes. Simply beautiful!

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4.47 km

Steinwald Mushroom Shelter

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Interesting construction. Wonder what happens when the tree grows?

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8.02 km

Historic Wooden Water Channel in Steinwald Nature Park

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The old water pipe leaves traces. Bizarre ice formations...

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8.93 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

840 m

380 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.01 km

1.92 km

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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Tuesday 25 August

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November 3, 2024,🌲🌲Im Stoawold 🌲🌲 ohne Nebel mit viel🌞

A beautiful autumnal walk in the Steinwald, with a visit to the Weißenstein ruins. A visit during the week would have made more sense as there were a lot of hikers out and about yesterday, Sunday. On the stairs to the tower, you had to wait for a short time because of oncoming traffic. But the view from above made …

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July 13, 2025,Wanderung im Naturpark Steinwald

Today we went to the Steinwald Nature Park near Marktredwitz. There, our group of eight hiked from a hiking parking lot along beautiful forest paths toward the Oberpfalzturm (Upper Palatinate Tower). Shortly before the climb to the tower, we stopped briefly at the "Steinwaldpilz" rest area before taking the "Gebirgsweg" (mountain path) up to the "Platte" (highest peak in the …

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June 12, 2022,Platte – Oberpfalzturm Runde von Frauenreuth

Planned for a long time and hiked through the forest today in the sunshine!

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November 10, 2024,Zum Oberpfalzturm und zur Burgruine Weißenstein

Today we wanted to escape the constant grey and so we drove to the Steinwald Nature Park near Marktredwitz. There we hiked from a hiking car park along beautiful forest paths towards the Oberpfalzturm. Shortly before the climb to the tower, we took a short break at the "Steinwaldpilz" rest area before taking the "mountain path" up to the "Platte" …

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September 11, 2022,Vom Wanderparkplatz zur Ruine Weißenstein, Platte zum Waldhaus

It was my first autumn tour with some rain, fog and very little sun. I also took a short cut because of the rain.

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December 31, 2021,Runde Burgruine Weißenstein, Oberpfalzturm

Last tour in 2021. Finally a day without rain and I took the opportunity for a hike. The start was a parking lot for hikers on the St2121. The route led over the Kibitzfelsen, Weißenstein castle ruins, chapel and the plate with the Upper Palatinate Tower. Unfortunately, the path was very icy and you had to think carefully about where …

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View of the Fichtelgebirge – Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte loop from Naturpark Steinwald

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

Chapel Between Weißenstein Castle Ruins and Oberpfalzturm

View of the Fichtelgebirge

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Platte Summit (946 m)

Forest Trail in Steinwald Nature Park

Steinwald Mushroom Shelter

Historic Wooden Water Channel in Steinwald Nature Park

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