Best historic site trails in Hirschwald Nature Park

Popular 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

Relaxed 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)

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 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...

5th 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...

Popular 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

Relaxed cycle tour on the Lauterach cycle path, Bavaria. The Lauterach Valley cycle path runs between forests and fields along the Laterach river from Hohenburg Schmidmühlen. The route is quite easy to cycle and you can concentrate fully on the beautiful landscape. There are several castles in Schmidmühlen that can be visited. Highlights: - idyllic landscape - Ziegler castle - hammer castle