Liebenstein Reservoir – Liebenstein Speicher circular route loop from Plößberg

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Liebenstein Reservoir – Liebenstein Speicher circular route loop from Plößberg

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Liebenstein Reservoir – Liebenstein Speicher circular route loop from Plößberg

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6.82km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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441 m

Stone Bridge Over Stream in Upper Palatinate

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The old stone bridge spans the Geißbach stream. It now has a metal railing, which detracts from the bridge's beauty.

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1.40 km

Bench with a view of Liebensteiner Stausee

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You always have a beautiful view over the Liebenstein reservoir and can enjoy the peace and quiet on a bench or in a group.

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1.83 km

Liebensteiner Reservoir

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Just in time for a short break

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3.03 km

Beautifully landscaped reservoir, an approximately 6km long circular path leads around the flood reservoir. The reservoir is used for flood protection and energy generation; many sections of the circular route …

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3.25 km

Hiking car park at the flood control reservoir

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Hikers and cyclists can park for free in the large parking lot directly by the reservoir.

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4.11 km

Liebenstein Speicher circular route

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The loop trail leads around the flood control reservoir, completed in 1968, and offers beautiful views of the water. In the eastern part, the Waldnaab river's tributary area, nature is particularly pristine.

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4.16 km

Liebenstein Reservoir and Power Plant

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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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4.41 km

Schedl Hut

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Spacious wooden cabin where you can rest with a view of the reservoir.

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6.82 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

1.13 km

249 m

140 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

1.94 km

417 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

10°C

3°C

40 %

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Comments

June 15, 2025,Liebenstein Speicher

In the morning heat only a short walk, later a stop and a swim in the Plößberg pond (no photo 😢)

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September 30, 2021,Rundweg Liebensteneiner Strand

There was another lap around the Liebenstein flood reservoir. Arrived at the parking lot - surprise. Where is he??? Where else there are large expanses of water, only mud, wide strips of bank and small rivulets in the middle of the reservoir. Somebody pulled the stopper. We went down the path with a completely different look at the attic (and …

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October 17, 2021,Rundweg um den Liebensteiner Speicher

Nice little hike around the Liebensteiner Speicher. With a completely new look. The water level was lowered by 4 m due to repair work. With the beaver castle and also the foundation walls of the sheep mill sunk in the granary you can see.

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July 23, 2025,Hochwasserspeicher Liebenstein Oberpfalz Landkreis Tirschenreuth

Enjoyable hiking around with spontaneously also into the refreshing water, nice and quiet, only a little bit of noise near the dam: Rettenmeier Holzindustrie Plößberg

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