Best moderate trails in Velburg

Historical walk to the castle ruins of Velburg, Bavaria. Velburg Castle lies above the town of the same name on a hill in the Upper Palatinate Jura between Parsberg and Neumarkt on the A3 motorway. This route goes on a short, easy walk to the castle ruins. Starting at the car park, it is a short walk to this fascinating testimony to the 16th century. Highlights: - Velburg castle ruins - Beautiful views

Family-friendly hike with historical highlights This hike leads for the most part along the Velburg adventure trail on Velburg Castle Hill. There are 20 stations on the theme of forests and time. You can also explore the Große and Kleine Hohllochöhle caves. A detour to the König-Otto-Tropsteinhöhle is also recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Large & Small Hollow Hole - Mushrooms - Forest nature trail

Popular circular hiking trail in the Franconian Alb, Bavaria. This 7-kilometre loop runs around Velburg. You not only walk through the town once, but also pass by St Mary's Chapel and the ruins of Velburg Castle, which was first mentioned in 1117. Parts of the route are on footpaths/cycle paths along moderately busy roads. Highlights of the hike: - Velburg castle ruins - Kohlberg - St Mary's Chapel