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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Tirschenreuth
Kemnath

Marterlweg near Waldeck

Moderate

4.6

(29)

113

hikers

Marterlweg near Waldeck

02:47

9.65km

250m

Hiking

Marterl is the Bavarian term for a holy stick, a small religious monument along the side of the road. This hike takes you to 15 of these stations, where you can be inspired and immerse yourself in the cultural history of the region.

At the end of the hike, your…

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Last updated: September 17, 2024

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Naturpark Steinwald

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1.34 km

Lettenmühle Farmstead and Ponds

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The horse farm is surrounded by several idyllic ponds.

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4.69 km

The shrine and the bench are now a few meters apart, but the beautiful view remains.

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5.10 km

View of Rauher Kulm

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The mighty mountain of volcanic origin can be seen from a great distance. The steep basalt cone is located on a flatter, wooded base.

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7.78 km

Waldeck Castle Ruins

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The Waldecker Schlossberg bears the remains of a castle that is one of the oldest in the Upper Palatinate. It was first mentioned in documents in 1124. In 1794, a …

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8.82 km

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9.65 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.54 km

2.92 km

1.37 km

817 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

2.75 km

1.76 km

264 m

262 m

113 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Comments

March 6, 2026,Waldeck 🅿️ über den Marterlweg zum Schlossberg 🏰
Plenty of sunshine! Even the Saharan dust hasn't reached us yet. Reason enough to take a short hike close to home on this beautiful Friday afternoon. The Waldeck Castle ruins near Kemnath are always beautiful and truly impressive. Waldeck Castle Hill is home to the remains of a castle complex that is among the oldest in the Upper Palatinate. First …

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GE♥ H ♥DANKEN...
We discovered and had many Ge♥ H ♥Danken today on the way from shrine to shrine.

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August 5, 2021,Marterlweg_Waldeck
Beautiful and varied hiking trail with spiritual impulses.

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Second part of my hike in Waldeck:
The castle ruins appeared to me in the most beautiful evening light. You have a fantastic view from there - all the way to the abandoned car dealership.

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The castle ruins are located on the Schlossberg in Waldeck and offer a wonderful view far into the country.
The Waldecker Schlossberg bears the remains of a castle that is one of the oldest in the Upper Palatinate. It was first mentioned in a document in 1124 (also the birthplace of Heilica, Otto von Wittelsbach's mother). It was expanded into …

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The starting point of this tour is at the Old Cemetery in Waldeck.
Along the trail are 13 wayside shrines, some of which are centuries old. Unfortunately, there is no information about the history of the wayside crosses.
Since the sun finally broke through the clouds during the afternoon, I decided to climb the Schloßberg.
The panoramic view from above …

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July 22, 2024

Marterl is the Bavarian term for a holy stick, a small religious monument along the side of the road. This hike takes you to 15 of these stations, where you can be inspired and immerse yourself in the cultural history of the region.



At the end of the hike, your path leads you up to Waldeck Castle, one

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