At , the Platte is the highest mountain in the
Steinwald, a forest in the
Fichtel
The Fichtel MountainsRandlesome, C. et al. (2011). ''Business Cultures in Europe'', 2nd ed., Routledge, Abingdon and New York, p. 52. . (german: Fichtelgebirge, cs, Smrčiny), form a small horseshoe-shaped mountain range in northeastern Bavaria ...
mountain range in central Germany.
The Platte is a popular walking destination, not least because of the
Upper Palatinate Tower, which is located on its summit. It is climbable and offers good views of the surrounding region.
The Upper Palatinate Tower
The first Upper Palatinate Tower (''Oberpfalz Tower'') lasted from 1972 to 1998. The second tower was officially opened on 10 September 2000. It is of wood and steel construction and was designed by Ferdinand Lehner. It has a total height of 35 metres. The observation deck is 30 metres high and can be reached via a stairway with 150 steps.
Walking
Several footpaths lead to the Platte. The best-known is that from the ''Marktredwitzer Haus'' to the
Weißenstein Ruins and then on to the Platte. Another of the many paths leads from the ''Waldhaus'' to the Platte.
References
External links
The Steinwald at www.bayern-fichtelgebirge.de
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Mountains of the Fichtelgebirge
Mountains of Bavaria
Mountains under 1000 metres
Tirschenreuth (district)