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.

It is of wood and steel construction and was designed by Ferdinand Lehner.

The observation deck is 30 metres high and can be reached via a stairway with 150 steps.

The best-known is that from the Marktredwitzer Haus to the Weißenstein Ruins and then on to the Platte.