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Czech Republic
Severozápad
Karlovarský kraj

Hohenberg Castle on the Eger – Skalka Reservoir loop from Cheb-Skalka

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Czech Republic
Severozápad
Karlovarský kraj

Hohenberg Castle on the Eger – Skalka Reservoir loop from Cheb-Skalka

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Hohenberg Castle on the Eger – Skalka Reservoir loop from Cheb-Skalka

02:02

28.5km

430m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

přírodní rezervace Rathsam

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

Czech-German border in Upper Franconia

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At the border crossing on the "Path of Encounter" is the work "Encounter of the EU", i.e. the two letters "EU", made of Kösseine and Flossenbürger granite. In the meantime, …

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14.6 km

Hohenberg Castle on the Eger

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The hexagonal castle dominates the town of the same name with its towers and well-preserved walls. Originally built to protect merchants on the nearby trade route, the castle now houses …

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15.7 km

Hammermühle Border Crossing

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Here at the foot of Hohenberg on the Eger is the border crossing Hammer mill in Egertal, which is used by hikers and cyclists. In addition to interesting information boards …

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16.8 km

zaniklá obec Rybáře

Ruins

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18.5 km

Ruins of Pomezná Fortress

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In the nature reserve Rathsam, which lies at the confluence of Eger / Ohře and Röslau / Reslava, there is the deserted village Pomezná (Markhausen). Here are the remains of …

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26.5 km

Very beautiful reservoir, in the north there is a leisure facility.

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27.1 km

Nice leisure facility at the Egerstausee. The dams around Cheb are particularly popular for their recreational opportunities. In addition to swimming, there are all conditions for surfing, sailing, fishing and …

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27.7 km

Skalka Dam

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The dam Skalka (Czech Vodní nádrž Skalka) is located west of the city Cheb in the Czech Republic. She is damaging the Eger. Between 1962 and 1964, the dam was …

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27.8 km

Skalka Reservoir

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Wonderful landscape with many highlights

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28.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.6 km

10.3 km

2.98 km

1.57 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

5.05 km

2.93 km

1.54 km

964 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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