Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Reisenegger Rock loop from Naturpark Steinwald

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Reisenegger Rock loop from Naturpark Steinwald

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Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte – Reisenegger Rock loop from Naturpark Steinwald

04:00

14.1km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Naturpark Steinwald

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.07 km

Trinity Chapel, Steinwald

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In the past, locals carried stones as a sign of their problems and dropped them off here.

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2.73 km

View of the Fichtelgebirge

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By clearing the trees you have a fantastic view of the Fichtelgebirge

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3.76 km

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

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At an altitude of 946 meters, the Oberpfalz tower offers an ingenious panoramic view of the region. In good weather you can see all the way to the Bavarian Forest! Ideal for taking a break and enjoying the view.

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3.98 km

Forest Trail in Steinwald Nature Park

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A trail for connoisseurs! The incoming sunlight, the gnarled trees, and the dense blueberry bushes. Simply beautiful!

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4.47 km

Steinwald Mushroom Shelter

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Interesting construction. Wonder what happens when the tree grows?

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5.69 km

Forest House in Steinwald Nature Park

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Almost 200 years ago, the first forest warden's house and a restaurant stood here. For a time, the forest house fell into a deep sleep, but after the filming of …

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6.70 km

Reisenegger Rock

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Beautiful rock with beautiful view.

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10.5 km

Hiker shelter on the Hut Trail, Naturpark Steinwald

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Shelter available in bad weather.

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14.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

1.40 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

2.46 km

267 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 8 October

11°C

4°C

63 %

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Comments

July 28, 2024,Wanderung Steinwald mit Burgruine Weißenstein

A great tour in a fantastic 23 degrees, there was very little going on and you could really enjoy the peace and quiet of the stone forest. Absolutely recommended! 😀

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August 4, 2024,Fichtelgebirge -🍄 Ruine Weissenstein🌺Oberpfalzturm🪰

Weissenstein ruins in the Fichtel Mountains
The extensively restored castle ruins from the 12th century are one of the most popular destinations in the Steinwald. The keep (863 m above sea level) offers a wonderful panoramic view of the largest contiguous forest area in Central Europe: the view extends from the Upper Palatinate Forest to far into the Bohemian Forest …

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May 27, 2023,7 Kreise, 7 Gipfel - Landkreis Tirschenreuth Platte 946 m ü NN

Peak 3 from the series 7 circles, 7 peaks. At 946 m above sea level, the Platte is the highest point in the district of Tirschenreuth.
On the summit of the highest mountain in the Steinwald is the Oberpfalzturm with its viewing platform at a height of 30 m. The view from the platform is almost limitless.

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