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VGN Nature Park hike – Steinwald panorama and Zoigl fun

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VGN Nature Park hike – Steinwald panorama and Zoigl fun

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VGN Nature Park hike – Steinwald panorama and Zoigl fun

05:54

20.5km

530m

Hiking

This ridge hike will transport you into the mythical world of the Stone Forest. The starting point is the Wetzldorf fire station stop, which is easily accessible by bus. Wild granite rocks, deep forests, and moments where you simply stop between the Zipfeltannenfelsen and Saubadfelsen rocks await you, as the…

by VERKEHRSVERBUND GROSSRAUM NÜRNBERG

Last updated: February 7, 2026

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Naturpark Steinwald

Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.05 km

Zipfeltannenfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

First interesting rock formation from the Pfaben car park.

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4.87 km

View of the Upper Palatinate from Steinwald Nature Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A narrow path that winds through dense forest, occasionally offering open views of the wide surroundings

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7.80 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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8.02 km

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10.3 km

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

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From the plate you reach a path to the castle ruin Weissenstein. The descent is demanding and full of technical passages. But if you come there, you can enjoy a wonderful view on the castle ruins.

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20.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

5.17 km

2.51 km

1.92 km

871 m

Surfaces

8.48 km

4.38 km

2.95 km

2.78 km

1.59 km

356 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

28°C

11°C

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Comments

June 29, 2025

This ridge hike will transport you into the mythical world of the Stone Forest. The starting point is the Wetzldorf fire station stop, which is easily accessible by bus. Wild granite rocks, deep forests, and moments where you simply stop between the Zipfeltannenfelsen and Saubadfelsen rocks await you

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VGN Nature Park hike – Steinwald panorama and Zoigl fun

Zipfeltannenfelsen

View of the Upper Palatinate from Steinwald Nature Park

Forest Trail in Steinwald Nature Park

Oberpfalzturm Observation Tower on Platte

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

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