Hoibrücke Viaduct (Ursensollen) – Lauterach River loop from Amberg

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Hoibrücke Viaduct (Ursensollen) – Lauterach River loop from Amberg

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Hoibrücke Viaduct (Ursensollen) – Lauterach River loop from Amberg

04:46

71.6km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.7 km for 133 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.32 km

Hindenburg Bridge

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Wonderful route sections in the region around the city of Amberg

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11.7 km

Former Amberg–Lauterhofen Railway Line at Hohenkemnath

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Schweppermann cycle path from Amberg to Neumarkt on the former railway line

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15.5 km

Hoibrücke Viaduct (Ursensollen)

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The Hoibruck near Ursensollen (railway 14.100 km) is the most important building of the former railway line from Amberg to Lauterhofen. At a length of 82.40 m, it spans 18 …

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22.6 km

Kastl Valley in the Hirschwald Nature Park

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The valley goes past the town hall in a northwesterly direction out of Kastl - nice little road that forks after 1 km - both routes are very nice

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26.9 km

Lauterach River

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A very nice spot by the river.

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31.7 km

Lauterachtal Cycle Path

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The Lauterach Valley is always worth a visit. Pure nature.

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39.4 km

Lauterachtal Cycle Path

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Quiet bike path along the Lauterach. Fed up with nature.

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48.4 km

Five Rivers Cycle Route: Amberg–Schmidmühlen section along the Vils

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On this section of the old railway line "Amberg - Schmidmühlen" it rolls super. And the view of the Vils is just fun. The former railway line was extended in …

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71.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

25.9 km

5.60 km

5.26 km

3.49 km

160 m

Surfaces

41.3 km

12.7 km

10.2 km

6.34 km

643 m

509 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

1°C

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Comments

June 10, 2023,Auf 3 Radwegen durch die Oberpfalz

Started in Kastl at the former train station, then always along the Lauterach to Schmidtmühlen.
From now on with the 5Flüsseradweg along the Vils until just before Amberg.
The last stretch on the Schweppermannradweg (former railway line Amberg - Lauterhofen) back to Kastl

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August 12, 2024,An Lauterach und Vils durch die oberpfälzer Toskana 🇮🇪😂

Around the Hirschwald forest on very nice cycle paths and old railway lines. I cycled comfortably in temperatures of over 30°. Highly recommended tour, with a small point deduction due to the lack of or closed beer gardens.

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September 17, 2023,Durch die Toskana der Oberpfalz 🚴‍♂️ 17.09.2023

Today's Sunday tour went to Tuscany in the Upper Palatinate. Thanks to Bayern 1, there was a report a week ago about cycle paths in Bavaria and the Lauterach Valley which stuck with me as Tuscany of the Upper Palatinate. Of course, I also took a look at the surrounding area and noticed the Schweppermann cycle path, so a circuit …

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May 9, 2024,Auf 3 Radwegen (Schweppermann-, Vilstal-, Lauterachtal) durch die Oberpfalz

A wonderful tour. Close to nature, away from the road and yet mostly on asphalt paths.

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May 9, 2024,Schweppermann - Vils - und Lauterach Radweg

We started in Kastl. In the direction of Amberg, down to Schmidmühlen and back to Kastl. The route along the Lauterach was particularly beautiful. We had a picnic with us as there weren't many places to stop for refreshments. Finally, we discovered the Hammermühle for ☕🍰 right on the way. There are lots of places to rest along the way …

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August 19, 2026,Lauterach- und Vilstal

Today I set up a Meet5 Tour again. We cycled from Emhof near Schmidmühlen and rode along the beautiful Lauterachtalradweg. Afterwards, we went to Amberg to the Vils, which we then followed back to the starting point of our tour.

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April 7, 2024,Eine Runde über ehemalige Bahntrassen in der Oberpfalz am 07.04.2024

The starting point is the car park on the main road in Kastl. The route goes through the beautiful Lauterach Valley to Schmidmühlen. From there, the 5-Rivers Cycle Path leads along the Vils to Amberg. From Amberg, the route goes back to Kastl via the Schweppermann Cycle Path.

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May 20, 2024,Auf 3 Radwegen durch die Oberpfalz

Today I went on a touring bike ride through the Upper Palatinate around the Hirschwald forest. The scenery was very beautiful and the cycle paths were great, even for inexperienced cyclists.

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