Best historic site trails in Georgenberg

Scenic circular route near Waldkirch in the Upper Palatinate Forest. From the Planerhöhe car park near Waldkirch, it first goes around the Drachselfels, then up to the Brotfelsen. From here it is a short walk to the Schellenberg castle ruins, whose history dates back to the 14th century. The hike then takes a detour to the historic burial site Dolmen and back to the starting point. Highlights: - Schellenberg Castle - Brotfelsen - Dolmen burial ground

Popular circular route in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria (DEU/CZE). The striking Schellenberg ruins are reached right at the start of the hike. The route then crosses the German-Czech border and climbs the Havran. Back on the German side, the Hubertus Chapel at Entenbühl is passed and the route then returns through the forest towards Waldkirch. The start is at the Planer Höhe car park. There are no refreshment stops along the way, so some provisions should be...

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--- Accessible by bus and train

Natural route section in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria The route leads from Georgenberg to Eslarn, a well-known holiday resort in the region. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - St Emmeram's parish church in Waidhaus - Neo-Gothic Holy Trinity Church in Waidhaus - Old castle - Franconian Way of St James in Eslarn

Varied long-distance hiking trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria The Glasschleifererweg leads through cultural landscapes in the Palatinate and also follows rivers and streams with their mills. There are rest areas and places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Gebenhammer mill - Hagenmühle glass grinding mill - Gebhardsreutherschleife - Zunftstangen church with acanthus altar near the route

Scenic stretch of road in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria The Glasschleifererweg begins along rivers and historic mills. The settlement of the glass grinding and polishing industry in the 18th and 19th centuries and its influence on the region gives the long-distance hiking trail its name. It passes through rustling forests and offers wonderful views from the Pfifferlingsstiel. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Gehenhammer mill - Mill museum with snack bar - Paper mill