Liebenstein Reservoir – Liebensteinspeicher Reservoir loop from Dürnkonreuth

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Liebenstein Reservoir – Liebensteinspeicher Reservoir loop from Dürnkonreuth

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Liebenstein Reservoir – Liebensteinspeicher Reservoir loop from Dürnkonreuth

02:49

10.5km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

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1.30 km

Liebenstein Reservoir

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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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1.52 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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2.38 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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2.43 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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2.53 km

Liebensteinspeicher Reservoir

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The Liebenstein reservoir in the municipality of Plößberg covers an area of 40 hectares and has a normal water level of seven meters. Due to its scenic location, the Liebenstein …

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2.73 km

Schedl Hut

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

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4.94 km

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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6.33 km

Liebensteiner Reservoir

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Just in time for a short break

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10.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.07 km

2.04 km

1.13 km

303 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

2.78 km

2.63 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Comments

February 28, 2026,Das versunkene Anwesen im Liebensteiner Speicher

Sixty years ago, the Sammet family relocated. The reason was the construction of the Liebenstein reservoir. Their former home, the Schafmühle (Sheep Mill), was demolished, and the property flooded. However, the foundations are still visible today when the water level is low.

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May 31, 2023,Plößberg: Rundwanderung Liebensteinspeicher 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ 🐟

If you are looking for peace and quiet in nature and don't want a lot of public traffic, you will get your money's worth with this circular hike around the Liebensteiner Speichersee: the path around all corners and ends of the lake is almost 12km long, unfortunately there are hardly any hiking trails but you walk most of the time …

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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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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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