Best forest trails in Schmidmühlen

Beautiful stretch of road in the Vils Valley, Bavaria. The fifth and final stage of the Vils Valley hiking trail begins in Schmidmühlen and leads steadily along the Vils on natural riverside paths, through the valley to Rohrbach, through Traidendorf and along impressive rock formations to the stage destination of Kallmünz. Highlights: - Traidendorf Castle - Osterloch Rohrbach - Kallmünz castle ruins

This route follows stage 6 of the certified Jurasteig premium trail, connecting Schmidmühlen with Hohenburg through the untouched nature of the Hirschwald Nature Park. The hike begins west of the market town of Schmidmühlen—where a stroll through the historic old town with its artist's fountain is highly recommended—and winds up a narrow, romantic path along the Blaugrund hill. Passing rolling countryside and the village of Winbuch, the trail descends into the idyllic Lauterach Valley near...

Varied tour in Bavaria. This route runs along the tracks of the former railway line between Amberg and Schmidmühlen. Passing significant buildings and beautiful landscapes, it is a popular destination for hikers and cyclists alike. The first half always leads along the Vils to Amberg. Here, an excursion to the town centre with its numerous restaurants and historical sights is worthwhile. The way back then leads along the Lauterach cycle path downhill to the starting point. Highlights: -...

Popular circular hike in the Hirschwald Nature Park, Bavaria. A beautiful and, at less than 9 kilometres in total, quite relaxed loop through the beautiful landscapes of the Vils valley. You should also take a little time to explore Schmidmühl - there are several castles worth seeing here. Highlights of the hike: - Upper castle (town hall) Schmidmühlen - idyllic Vils valley - Detour to the Ziegler castle - Detour to the hammer castle