Plößberg – Pleystein

Stage 3: Plößberg – Pleystein

Starting point: Marktplatz Plößberg

Distance: 26.4 km

Walking time: 7.5 h

Ascents: 801 m

Descents: 850 m

Stage destination: Marktplatz Pleystein

Trail marking:

Oberpfalzweg yellow-white-yellow (horizontal) – Local hiking trail red on white colon – Oberpfalzweg yellow-white-yellow (horizontal)

Route description:

From Plößberg via the Großer Weiher to Dreihöf. Via the Haselstein and the Hohenstein to Hildweinsreuth, St. Ötzen, Rumpelbach, to Flossenbürg. From there via the Sterzenberg and the Frankersbühl to Oberberrieth and further via Oberfahrenberg, Bibershof, Peugenhammer to Pleystein.

Places along the route

Plößberg - Dreihöf - Hildweinsreuth - St. Ötzen - Rumpelbach - Flossenbürg - Oberberrieth - Oberfahrenberg - Bibershof - Peugenhammer - Pleystein

Facts and Figures

  • distance: 26,4 km
  • region: Oberpfalz
  • Starting point: Marktplatz Plößberg
  • Length of time: 7,5 h
  • Difference in elevation: 278 m
  • Highest point: 791 m
  • Lowest point: 513 m
  • Total ascent: ↑ 801 m
  • Total descent : ↓ 850 m