Waldnaab Valley – Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve loop from Plößberg

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Waldnaab Valley – Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve loop from Plößberg

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Waldnaab Valley – Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve loop from Plößberg

06:00

82.4km

1,110m

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: August 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

CHKO Český les

Waldnaabtal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.8 km

Tischstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Tischstein is located in the idyllic Waldnaab Valley near the log cabin and is a single granite rock. Even if it looks as if the “table top” could fall …

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18.8 km

Waldnaab Valley

Highlight • Gorge

A real adventure for young and old. Even the little ones will enjoy the walk. There's no chance of getting bored here. :)

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19.1 km

Wooden bridge over the Waldnaab River

Highlight • Bridge

Here you can move on a narrow bridge to the riverside path.

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19.9 km

Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Gorge

In the middle of the Upper Palatinate Forest between Falkenberg and Windischeschenbach lies the wild and romantic Waldnaab Valley, also known as the “Grand Canyon of the Upper Palatinate”. The …

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21.7 km

Mühlnickelweiher

Lake

23.3 km

View of Falkenberg Castle and Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

27.1 km

Neuweiher

Lake

31.1 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower – View of the Tirschenreuth Pond Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Himmelsleiter (Stairway to Heaven), you have a fantastic view of the picturesque cultural landscape of the Thousand Ponds.

Below the Himmelsleiter (Stairway to Heaven), there are information panels explaining everything worth knowing.

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71.8 km

Havran Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Well intentioned, the rest house at Havran. Should be intended for a snack or rest. But unfortunately a bit dirty.

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73.7 km

Kreuzstein Border Marker (Bavaria–Bohemia)

Highlight • Monument

The Kreuzstein is a mighty granite stone and marks the border between Bavaria and Bohemia. A carved cross is clearly visible on the south side, while the inscriptions "Bohemia" on …

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