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Walking route · Auerbach in der Oberpfalz · Updated on 14 November 2026

Östlicher Albrandweg (Rotstrich) (Teil 3) walk

Östlicher Albrandweg (Rotstrich) (Teil 3) is a walk of 56.7 km from Auerbach in der Oberpfalz. Along the way you'll find 74 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points, 5 public toilets and 1 bike pump.

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Östlicher Albrandweg (Rotstrich) (Teil 3)
St. Martin · after 41.6 km
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Östlicher Albrandweg (Rotstrich) (Teil 3), photo 2
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Schloss Kirchenreinbach
Schloss Kirchenreinbach · after 34.7 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 56.7 km
  • ± 14:40 h
  • ↑ 1,231 m · ↓ 1,253 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz

    0 km

    At the start: water point.

  2. 7.8 km · 20 benches

    Public toilet

    7.8 km

  3. 14.8 km · 14 benches

    Ossingerturm

    22.6 km

    Observation tower

  4. 12.1 km · 7 benches

    Schloss Kirchenreinbach

    34.7 km

    Castle

  5. 968 m · 3 benches

    Burg Rupprechtstein

    35.7 km

    Castle

  6. 1.6 km · 4 benches

    Water point

    37.2 km

  7. 245 m · bench

    2 public toilets

    37.5 km

  8. 4.1 km · 7 benches

    St. Martin

    41.6 km

    Ruins

  9. 3.5 km · 14 benches

    Burgstall Hartenfels

    45 km

    Castle

  10. 3.6 km · 4 benches

    Osterhöhle

    48.6 km

    Attraction

  11. 7.8 km

    Public toilet

    56.4 km

  12. 288 m

    Finish

    56.7 km

    At the finish: Schloss Sulzbach, public toilet, water point and bike pump.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 29.7 kmBetween 7.8 km and 37.5 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

7 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Observation tower: Ossingerturm

    Observation tower · after 22.6 km

  • Schloss Kirchenreinbach
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    Castle · after 34.7 km

  • Burg Rupprechtstein

    Castle · after 35.7 km

  • St. Martin
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    Photo: Derzno · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Ruins · after 41.6 km

  • Burgstall Hartenfels

    Castle · after 45 km

  • Osterhöhle
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    Attraction · after 48.6 km

  • Schloss Sulzbach
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    Castle · after 56.7 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 1,231 m
Down
↓ 1,253 m
Highest point
643 m
Lowest point
405 m
  • 5-10% slope · 13.4 km
  • 10-15% slope · 4 km
  • 15-20% slope · 1.7 km
  • 4 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

56.7 km in total
  • Track: 31.7 km
  • Path: 11.5 km
  • Street: 6.5 km
  • Road: 6.5 km
  • Busy road: 325 m
  • Stairs: 4 stairs

Surfaces

56.7 km in total
  • Unpaved: 14.5 km
  • Asphalt: 9.3 km
  • Gravel: 8.4 km
  • Natural: 2 km
  • Paved: 686 m
  • Unknown: 21.6 km

About the walking route Östlicher Albrandweg (Rotstrich) (Teil 3)

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Östlicher Albrandweg (Rotstrich) (Teil 3) is a walking route of 56.7 km that starts in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz. It does not end where it starts. You start in Steinamwasser and finish in Sulzbach-Rosenberg. Along the way you pass Ossingerturm (after 22.6 km), Schloss Kirchenreinbach (after 34.7 km) and Burg Rupprechtstein (after 35.7 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 1,231 m in total and descend 1,253 m. There are 4 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 14:40 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (31.7 km), path (11.5 km) and street (6.5 km). Of the surface, 14.5 km unpaved and 9.3 km asphalt. For 21.6 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 74 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points, 5 public toilets and 1 bike pump. You can fill your bottle at the start, after 37.2 km and at the finish. The longest stretch without a toilet is 29.7 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Östlicher Albrandweg

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Schloss NeidsteinSchloss NeidsteinCastle · 1 km from the route
  2. 2Ehemalige Synagoge in Sulzbach-RosenbergEhemalige Synagoge in Sulzbach-RosenbergMuseum · 133 m from the route
  3. 3Naturdenkmal Steinerne StadtNaturdenkmal Steinerne StadtAttraction · 1 km from the route
  4. 4Schloss HolnsteinSchloss HolnsteinCastle · 1.1 km from the route
  5. 5Burgstall Gernotenstein (Huwenstein)Burgstall Gernotenstein (Huwenstein)Archaeological site · 1.8 km from the route
  6. 6MaximiliansgrotteMaximiliansgrotteAttraction · 2.2 km from the route
  7. 7Kriegerdenkmal für die Gefallenen des Ersten WeltkriegsKriegerdenkmal für die Gefallenen des Ersten WeltkriegsMemorial · 2.5 km from the route
  8. 8Burg HauseckBurg HauseckCastle · 2.6 km from the route
  9. 9Burgruine LichteneggBurgruine LichteneggCastle · 3.9 km from the route
  10. 10Burgstall auf der HasenleiteBurgstall auf der HasenleiteArchaeological site · 4.8 km from the route
  11. 11Burg VeldensteinBurg VeldensteinAttraction · 5 km from the route
  12. 12BadhausBadhausMuseum · 5.2 km from the route
  13. 13Burgstall "Altes Haus"Burgstall "Altes Haus"Archaeological site · 5.4 km from the route
  14. 14PetershöhlePetershöhleArchaeological site · 5.4 km from the route
  15. 15Großer LochsteinGroßer LochsteinAttraction · 5.8 km from the route
  16. 16Schlangenfichte (alt)Schlangenfichte (alt)Attraction · 5.9 km from the route
  17. 17PegnitzquellePegnitzquelleAttraction · 6 km from the route
  18. 18Burg HartensteinBurg HartensteinAttraction · 6 km from the route
  19. 19LichtensteinLichtensteinMonument · 6 km from the route
  20. 20Burg LichtensteinBurg LichtensteinViewpoint · 6.1 km from the route
  21. 21BöheimsteinBöheimsteinRuins · 6.2 km from the route
  22. 22WasserbergfelsenWasserbergfelsenViewpoint · 6.6 km from the route
  23. 23Wasserschloss EschenbachWasserschloss EschenbachCastle · 6.6 km from the route
  24. 24Schullandheim Schloß VorraSchullandheim Schloß VorraAttraction · 7 km from the route
  25. 25Schloss ThalheimSchloss ThalheimCastle · 7.1 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Östlicher Albrandweg (Rotstrich) (Teil 3)?

Östlicher Albrandweg (Rotstrich) (Teil 3) is 56.7 km long. Allow ± 14:40 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Steinamwasser to Sulzbach-Rosenberg.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 1,231 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 5 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 29.7 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 3 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Ossingerturm, Schloss Kirchenreinbach and Burg Rupprechtstein.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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