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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab

Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz

Experience the Rußweiher nature reserve

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab

Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz

Experience the Rußweiher nature reserve

Easy

4.8

(153)

401

hikers

Experience the Rußweiher nature reserve

01:34

6.10km

30m

Hiking

On this tour, you'll explore one of Bavaria's first nature reserves – the Rußweiher. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to observe the diverse birdlife from observation stations, so it's best to bring your binoculars.

As you hike through the beautiful natural surroundings, you'll circle the Rußweiher and Rußloheweiher…

by Oberpfälzer Wald

Last updated: March 8, 2026

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Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

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288 m

Muhmenmoor

Highlight • Natural

A creepy view of the characteristic moorland landscape with a fallen tree. It looks particularly mystical in the almost "apocalyptic" dark lighting conditions!

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2.25 km

Birdwatching hut at Paulusweiher and Häuselweiher

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful bird watching station in the pond area, very beautiful nature reserve and bird sanctuary, here you can see some rare birds.

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3.47 km

Between Großer Rußweiher and Rußloheweiher

Highlight • Lake

The bird sanctuaries "Großer Rußweiher" and "Eschenbacher Weiherkette" are among the oldest and most valuable nature reserves in Bavaria. Be sure to stop by.

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4.27 km

Observation platform at the black-headed gull colony, Rußweiher

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful viewing platform with seating and information board about the black-headed gull colony at the Rußweiher.

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5.60 km

Osprey and White-tailed Eagle Observation Point, Großer Rußweiher

Highlight • Viewpoint

Information boards on the sea - and the osprey, which were resident here after intensive protection measures and can be observed. Well done.

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5.85 km

Birdwatching Hut at the Lake in Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful, elevated observation hut offers a good opportunity to observe the birdlife, protected from the elements. There's an information board about the formation of the pond area and the …

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6.10 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

1.96 km

769 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

1.54 km

769 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

31°C

12°C

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Comments

March 24, 2024,Rußweiher

My house tour again on Sunday.
The black-headed gulls aren't here yet, only the swans from the neighboring pond have found a new place here.

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July 8, 2025,Eschenbach 🦆 großer Rußweiher 🦆

After the long-awaited rain, cloudy skies, and pleasant temperatures, we packed our snacks and cameras and set off for the Rußweiher pond in the late afternoon.

The cloudy sky promised exciting photos, and the cooler temperatures promised the absence of mosquitoes 😄
And indeed, it ended up being a few lovely, relaxing hours in our wonderful Upper Palatinate nature 😀😀

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December 4, 2024,Vogelfreistätte Grosser Russweiher, gegen den Hunger in der Welt!

The Grosser Russweiher bird sanctuary is located in the Upper Palatinate not far from the small town of Eschenbach. Wonderful circular trails, moors, mosses, creative people and wild nature round off the nature experience. 😉 The only thing missing were birds.😂

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December 29, 2024,Rußweiher

Today I'm back on my house tour in typical grey.
But no... something new!
The beaver is back!
He's been gone for a while, he was probably "removed" at the time.

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June 19, 2025,Rußweiher

A lovely morning round.
This year, there were far fewer black-headed gulls breeding than in recent years, but there were plenty of greylag geese.

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May 14, 2022,Tour Große Rußweiher-Runde 14.05.22

Thanks to the intervertebral disc, I am currently on my rounds at home. But at least the larger of the two works again :)

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June 4, 2026,Rußweihergebiet - Naturerlebnis am Morgen

After enjoying the evening atmosphere in the Rußweiher area a few weeks ago, we were drawn here early in the morning on Corpus Christi.

In the meantime, the black-headed gulls have found their way to the Rußweiher and there has been offspring everywhere. But the plant world also shows a changed picture. Everything is bathed in a lush green and …

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May 10, 2025

On this tour, you'll explore one of Bavaria's first nature reserves – the Rußweiher. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to observe the diverse birdlife from observation stations, so it's best to bring your binoculars.
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As you hike through the beautiful natural surroundings, you'll circle the Ru

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Muhmenmoor

Birdwatching hut at Paulusweiher and Häuselweiher

Between Großer Rußweiher and Rußloheweiher

Observation platform at the black-headed gull colony, Rußweiher

Osprey and White-tailed Eagle Observation Point, Großer Rußweiher

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