Pleystein–Schönsee

Stage 4: Pleystein – Schönsee

Starting point: Pleystein Market Square

Distance: 27.7 km

Walking time: 8 h

Ascents: 659 m

Descents: 554 m

Stage destination: Schönsee town centre

Waymarking:

Glasschleifererweg – Oberpfalzweg yellow-white-yellow (horizontal)

Route description:

From Pleystein head south to Lohnaer Straße, then west across the Zottbach, then south again via Trutzhofmühle, cross the A6, and continue to Lohma. From there go via Hammermühle, Gebhardsreutherschleife and the Strohberg to Moosbach. From Moosbach town centre head west to the Tröbesbach. Follow it south via Leinschlag, Kemnitzerschleif and Neubau to the edge of Saubersrieth, then continue along the Tröbesbach past Tröbes to Gaisheim. From there go via Pirk to Schönsee.

Places along the route

Pleystein – Lohma – Moosbach – Leinschlag – Kemnitzerschleif – Neubau – Saubersrieth – Gaisheim – Pirk – Schönsee

Facts and Figures

  • distance: 27,7 km
  • Starting point: Marktplatz Pleystein
  • Length of time: 8 h
  • Difference in elevation: 229 m
  • Highest point: 715 m
  • Lowest point: 486 m
  • Total ascent: ↑ 659 m
  • Total descent : ↓ 554 m
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