Best trails in Hirschwald Nature Park
The Hirschwald Nature Park forms the green heart of the Upper Palatinate. Green forests, rolling hills, fragrant juniper heaths, bubbling Jura streams and striking cliffs are the habitat of numerous rare plants and animals and form an ecologically valuable landscape in Germany.due to the small-scale diversity in the Hirschwald Nature Park, the landscape forms are constantly changing and form an interesting overall package.
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- 4.1 (8)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in the Hirschwald Nature Park, Bavaria. This 10-kilometre circular hike starts near the game reserve in Kreuth. After about one kilometre, you reach the forest, through which you walk in the direction of Spießhof. A short time later, you reach the ruins of Roßstein Castle, a hilltop castle probably built in the 14th century. Highlights of the hike: - Roßstein castle ruins - Kreuth game reserve - Brunnberg
- 4.4 (5)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed hike in the Hirschpark nature park, Bavaria. This route allows plenty of room to make individual adjustments. You can skip the walk out of the city to the Maria Hilf vantage point and enjoy the hike as a leisurely stroll through the city. Highlights of the hike: - Amberg old town - Maria Hilf viewpoint - Refreshment stop at the mountain restaurant (optional)
- 4.1 (8)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful 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
- 4.2 (5)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 7 of the certified Jurasteig premium trail, connecting Hohenburg with Kastl on a scenic and hilly section through the Hirschwald Nature Park. The hike begins at the charming market square in Hohenburg and climbs immediately up onto the Jura plateau, offering a spectacular view back at the looming Hohenburg castle ruins. Passing the picturesque, walled 9th-century church of Saint Michael in Allersburg, the path winds through orchid-rich pine woods and across the...
- 4.9 (5)·Moderate·69.5 km·Est. 16.5–18 hr5th section of the official long-distance Five Rivers Cycle Route along 5 Palatinate and Franconian rivers in Bavaria This route is an official cycle route of the district of Amberg-Sulzbach. The long-distance cycle route is signposted with the logo of the route, the lettering "Fünf-Flüsse-Radweg" on 5 blue stripes. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route and the route is easily accessible by bus and train Highlights: - Long-distance cycle route along atmospheric...
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·24.5 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular cycle tour in the Hirschwald Nature Park, Bavaria. This almost 25-kilometre cycle tour runs alongside the Lauterach river and is perfect for switching off and relaxing. Although you occasionally pass smaller towns such as Allersburg or Ransbach, the route through the Lauterach valley is characterised by plenty of picturesque nature. Highlights of the tour: - Lauterach valley - Hohenburg bat house - Schmidmühlen brick castle
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Hirschwald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Hirschwald Nature Park is Amberg Stadtgraben und Vils Promenade which has a 5.0 star rating from 11 reviews. This trail is 4.8 km long with an elevation gain of 99 m.
What is the longest trail in Hirschwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Hirschwald Nature Park is Erzweg (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 154.3 km long.
How many trails are in Hirschwald Nature Park?
There are 52 trails in Hirschwald Nature Park.These trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 120 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hirschwald Nature Park?
Erzweg (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain with 4,255 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Motorradrunde um Hohenfels, which has 1,971 m of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Hirschwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 camping trails in Hirschwald Nature Park and the most popular is Jurasteig Stage 7: Hohenburg - Kastl with an average 4.2 star rating from 5 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Hirschwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 running trails in Hirschwald Nature Park and the most popular is Von Fuchsstein durchs Ammerbachtal with an average 4.4 star rating from 3 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Hirschwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 biking trails in Hirschwald Nature Park and the most popular is Fünf-Flüsse-Radweg Etappe 5: Amberg - Regensburg with an average 4.9 star rating from 5 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Hirschwald Nature Park?
Yes, there are 17 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Hirschwald Nature Park, including Kreuth - Galching, Ursensollen - Scharfenberg - Hoibruck - Allmannsfeld, Rechenfels-Schlaufe am Jurasteig, Von Fuchsstein durchs Ammerbachtal and Erzweg Etappe 7: Amberg - Paulsdorf.
Are there any trails with cliffs in Hirschwald Nature Park?
Yes, there are 4 trails with cliffs in Hirschwald Nature Park, including Jurasteig Stage 7: Hohenburg - Kastl, Lauterach cycle path, Erzweg Etappe 10: Heimhof - Kastl and Lauterachtal-Radweg.
Are there any trails with caves in Hirschwald Nature Park?
Yes, there are 5 trails with caves in Hirschwald Nature Park, including Vilstalwanderweg Etappe 5: Schmidmühlen - Kallmünz, Lauterach cycle path, Jurasteig Stage 8: Kastl - Oberwiesenacker, Von Mühlhausen zur Hummelberggrotte and Vilstalwanderweg Etappe 4: Theuern - Schmidmühlen.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Hirschwald Nature Park?
Yes, there are 11 trails with scenic viewpoints in Hirschwald Nature Park, including Rechenfels-Schlaufe am Jurasteig, Jurasteig Stage 7: Hohenburg - Kastl, Zum Rechenfels ab Mühlhausen, Erzweg Etappe 7: Amberg - Paulsdorf and Erzweg Etappe 10: Heimhof - Kastl.
Are there any trails with castles in Hirschwald Nature Park?
Yes, there are 13 trails with castles in Hirschwald Nature Park, including Rechenfels-Schlaufe am Jurasteig, Vilstalwanderweg Etappe 5: Schmidmühlen - Kallmünz, Lauterach cycle path, Hohenburg-Schmidmühlen and Schmidmühlen - Hammerberg - Blaugrund.
Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Hirschwald Nature Park?
Yes, there is one trail with an archaeological site in Hirschwald Nature Park: Ursensollen - Scharfenberg - Hoibruck - Allmannsfeld.
Are there any trails with weather shelters in Hirschwald Nature Park?
Yes, there are 2 trails with weather shelters in Hirschwald Nature Park, including Lauterach cycle path and Lauterachtal-Radweg.
Are there any trails with historical ruins in Hirschwald Nature Park?
Yes, there is one trail with historical ruins in Hirschwald Nature Park: Kreuth - Galching.
Are there any trails with springs in Hirschwald Nature Park?
Yes, there are 3 trails with springs in Hirschwald Nature Park, including Erzweg Etappe 7: Amberg - Paulsdorf, Vilstalwanderweg Etappe 4: Theuern - Schmidmühlen and Zum Buchberg ab Amberg.
Are there any trails with rivers in Hirschwald Nature Park?
Yes, there are 5 trails with rivers in Hirschwald Nature Park, including Lauterach cycle path, Schmidmühlen - Hammerberg - Blaugrund, Rund um Hohenburg und Allersburg, Lauterachtal-Radweg and Vilstalwanderweg Etappe 4: Theuern - Schmidmühlen.
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