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The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel – Liebenstein Castle Ruins loop from Falkenberg

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel – Liebenstein Castle Ruins loop from Falkenberg

Hard

5.0

(3)

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The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel – Liebenstein Castle Ruins loop from Falkenberg

02:58

41.9km

490m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.54 km for 355 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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745 m

Hammer Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The small, stocky chapel building dates back to the 18th century and was lovingly restored a few years ago. Numerous "cairns" around the small chapel seem to protect them formally …

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1.83 km

Mühlnickl Pond

Highlight • Lake

After you have already hiked along the Mühlnickl ponds for a while, coming from the west, the picturesque Mühlnickl pond opens up in front of you. A nice place for a rest or even a swim in the lake.

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3.14 km

Waldnaabtal

Nature Reserve

3.89 km

The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Between Sauerbrunnen and the cabin there is a narrow passage with a steep slope. Whirlpools (stand rollers) have ground here with millstones swirl holes and through sand and gravel so-called …

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4.27 km

Waldnaabtal Log Cabin

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The goal of many hikes in the Waldnaabtal is the log cabin. Located in the heart of the nature reserve Waldnaabtal, you will find here one of the most beautiful …

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6.56 km

Falkenberger Wald

Forest

8.24 km

Tischstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Tischstein is located in the idyllic Waldnaab Valley near the log cabin and is a single granite rock. Even if it looks as if the “table top” could fall …

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22.6 km

Liebenstein Reservoir and Power Plant

Highlight • Lake

The reservoir provides flood protection for the surrounding communities, especially the town of Tirschenreuth.

During periods of low rainfall, water stored in the lake is released.

In addition, renewable energy is generated through hydropower using a Francis turbine.

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25.8 km

Liebenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The ancestral home of the Lords of Liebenstein, who emerged from the middle of the 12th century. The building was built around 1100 on a rock spur made of "ice …

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40.9 km

Falkenberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Falkenberg with its castle and a good Zoigl, always worth a little break.

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41.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

10.2 km

4.32 km

1.25 km

644 m

294 m

119 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

17.7 km

5.26 km

872 m

156 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel – Liebenstein Castle Ruins loop from Falkenberg

Hammer Chapel

Mühlnickl Pond

The (Devil’s) Butter Barrel

Waldnaabtal Log Cabin

Tischstein Rock Formation

Liebenstein Reservoir and Power Plant

Liebenstein Castle Ruins

Falkenberg Castle

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