Best historic site trails in Falkenstein

Popular walk in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. This entertaining yet varied tour leads around Falkenstein Castle Park to all of its most important sights. The largest nature and rock park in Bavaria has historical ruins and marvellous viewpoints in addition to its famous rugged rock formations. Highlights: - Schanzl viewpoint - Castle chapel - Falkenstein Castle - Refreshments in the castle restaurant ---- Accessible by bus and train

Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop for refreshments.

Popular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. At the entrance to Au (coming from the direction of Falkenstein), follow the hiking sign uphill towards Schlossbauernhof (Hagenau), then a little steeper uphill and left up to the Sengersberg ruins. From there, take the circular route back to Au. The trail can also be extended by walking from Sengersberg to Litzelsdorf and from there back to Au. Highlights of the hike: - Sengersberg ruins - Beautiful views

From the market square in Falkenstein (overview board), walk along Krankenhausstraße past the ski lift and then turn right towards Geißbachtal. Cross the Geißbach stream and then head left uphill a little steeply to reach a little-used municipal road. After a short stretch, you reach Mistlhof (Altes Waidlerhaus) and then turn right into the forest in the direction of Oberforst ("Zur Hütt'n"). Shortly before Oberforst, the path branches off to the left in the direction of Saffelberg. From...

Popular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike begins at the overview board in the centre of Falkenstein. You walk across the market square into the park path. You then pass below Falkenstein Castle. A detour there is of course possible. The markings lead on to Mühlthal. There, turn right at the small bridge and then keep left. The path climbs past the mill. In the adjoining forest, the path climbs more steeply (Schweinsberg). You then reach a hiking trail...

Popular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the overview board in the centre of Falkenstein, you walk along the Parkweg and smaller forest paths to the Tiergartenweg and Zeller Straße. The markings lead you in the direction of Handelsberg and Hundessen. After the hamlet, the path leads briefly downhill and then climbs up to Semmelberg. You walk back to Falkenstein via Grubhof and Breitenbach. Highlights of the hike: - Falkenstein - Death boards near...

Varied circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the overview board in the centre of Falkenstein, you walk along the Parkweg and smaller forest paths to Tiergartenweg and Zeller Straße. The hiking trail then branches off to the Lauberberg with its sacrificial stones. The route continues along the Goldsteig to Marienstein. A refreshment stop is possible there. The way back leads via Aichhof, Birkenau, Bielhof and Winkling and from there back to...