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Wartberg Lookout Tower – Arzberg Reservoir loop from Leutenberg

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Wartberg Lookout Tower – Arzberg Reservoir loop from Leutenberg

Hard

4.9

(7)

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Wartberg Lookout Tower – Arzberg Reservoir loop from Leutenberg

05:39

20.5km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

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1.69 km

Wartberg Lookout Tower

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On the 628m high Wartberg there is a small observation tower that used to serve as a signal station for communication. The view is limited, but it is still worth the trip.

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3.23 km

Weidenhofer Forst

Forest

5.51 km

Röthenbach Castle

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The castle is privately owned by the von Waldenfels family and can not be visited.

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7.22 km

In the G'steinigt nature reserve

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Between Elisenfels and Arzberg you will find this narrow, wild and romantic gorge that the Röslau has created into the rocks. Hence the name "Gsteinigt". A unique biotope and also …

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7.45 km

St. Georg Adit and Silver Spring

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On the hiking trail through the G'steinigt nature reserve is the silver spring, which was found in 1919. It is reminiscent of mining in the Arzberg iron ore district. At …

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7.97 km

Waterfall in G'steinigt Nature Reserve

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A beautiful small waterfall can be found in the G'steinigt nature reserve.

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7.97 km

Elisenfels Viaduct over the Röslau

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The Elisenfels Viaduct is an imposing railway bridge that crosses the valley at dizzy heights.

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10.3 km

Waldenfelswarte observation tower on the Kohlberg

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Great view from the 32 meter high tower on Kohlberg. Beautiful landscape in all directions. Free binoculars at the tower. From here you can start various hikes towards the reservoir …

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11.8 km

Feisnitzspeicher

Lake

12.4 km

Arzberg Reservoir

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The lake is a paradise for anglers and day trippers. The path around the lake is handicapped accessible and is often used. Various hiking trails also lead there. At the …

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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

3.92 km

3.50 km

1.69 km

Surfaces

7.89 km

3.75 km

3.19 km

3.16 km

2.08 km

445 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Saturday 4 July

21°C

14°C

84 %

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Wartberg Lookout Tower – Arzberg Reservoir loop from Leutenberg

Wartberg Lookout Tower

Röthenbach Castle

In the G'steinigt nature reserve

St. Georg Adit and Silver Spring

Waterfall in G'steinigt Nature Reserve

Elisenfels Viaduct over the Röslau

Waldenfelswarte observation tower on the Kohlberg

Arzberg Reservoir

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