Rabenleite Upper Reservoir – Trausnitz Reservoir loop from Pilchau

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Germany

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Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab

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Rabenleite Upper Reservoir – Trausnitz Reservoir loop from Pilchau

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Rabenleite Upper Reservoir – Trausnitz Reservoir loop from Pilchau

01:39

24.7km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.05 km

Rabenleite Upper Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The entire system consists of the Kainzmühl and Trausnitz reservoirs, the power plants in Reisach, Tanzmühle and Trausnitz, as well as the Rabenleite reservoir. At night, excess electricity from the …

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9.94 km

Chapel in Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in memory of the victims during the construction of the Rabenleite reservoir.

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10.1 km

Picnic Spot at the Hydroelectric Power Station on the River in Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

Highlight • Rest Area

If you are looking for an idyllic resting place that invites you to linger in the middle of nature, then you should definitely head to this place at the hydroelectric …

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11.8 km

Trausnitz Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Always worth a trip. Great bike and hiking trails

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11.8 km

View of the Trausnitz Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The reservoir offers excellent conditions for swimming, camping and fishing. Definitely worth a trip.

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12.3 km

View of Trausnitz Castle and the dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this bridge, the hiker has a great view of the castle Trausnitz in the valley, on the Pfreimd and on the dam wall of the lake Trausnitzer.

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12.5 km

Trausnitz Castle

Highlight • Castle

Trausnitz Castle is an impressive landmark in the Trausnitz Valley and offers fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. This well-preserved medieval castle dates back to the 13th century and was once the seat of the powerful Wittelsbach family.

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12.7 km

View of Trausnitz Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here is a great viewpoint in Trausnitz, directly overlooking the impressive Trausnitz Castle. The castle was founded in 1204 by Duke Ludwig I and served for a long time as …

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24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

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