Frauenstein Castle Ruins – Path to Signalberg loop from Oberviechtach (VGem)

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Frauenstein Castle Ruins – Path to Signalberg loop from Oberviechtach (VGem)

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Frauenstein Castle Ruins – Path to Signalberg loop from Oberviechtach (VGem)

03:03

10.1km

320m

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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3.04 km

Wooden Cross Below Frauenstein Castle Ruins

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Wooden cross with benches supporting the Frauenstein castle ruins and the castle fountain

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3.17 km

Ruins of the Hulm Grave (Grab Do Hulm Eckart)

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Always worth a nice walk through the forest

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3.29 km

Frauenstein Castle Ruins

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Unfortunately, there are hardly any views from the trees.

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3.77 km

Summit cross on Signalberg (888 m)

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Somewhat hidden in the forest off the beaten track.

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4.23 km

Path to Signalberg

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Hidden little hill... Well equipped with Lowas 7nd backpack...

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4.93 km

Path to Frauenstein Castle Ruins

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nice little cul-de-sac to the Frauenstein and Signalberg

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6.45 km

Viewpoint Altenschneeberg

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One of the most beautiful views ever😊

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6.64 km

Panorama Bench at Altenschneeberg

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Absolutely fantastic, great view, great bench. Many thanks to the community and helpers. Have a snack here and watch the butterflies dance across the meadow with the expansive panorama beyond.

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10.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.19 km

2.71 km

259 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

3.65 km

562 m

259 m

Elevation

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Saturday 17 October

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Frauenstein Castle Ruins – Path to Signalberg loop from Oberviechtach (VGem)

Wooden Cross Below Frauenstein Castle Ruins

Ruins of the Hulm Grave (Grab Do Hulm Eckart)

Frauenstein Castle Ruins

Summit cross on Signalberg (888 m)

Path to Signalberg

Path to Frauenstein Castle Ruins

Viewpoint Altenschneeberg

Panorama Bench at Altenschneeberg

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