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Best camping trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

Best camping trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

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Bavaria
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#9 of 21 nature parks

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The Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park was the first nature park in Eastern Bavaria and the fourth in Germany. The park also received the VIABONO licence as a quality nature park.

Founded in 1975, the park was expanded in 1998 to include the Hessenreuther and Manteler Wald nature parks, giving it its current size of 138,000 hectares.

The park's landscape is characterised by its diversity and large areas of forest. There are 500 metres between the lowest point in the Naab valley near Luhe and the 901 m high Entenbühl near Flossenbürg on the border with the Czech Republic

Top sights

Häuselweiher
Häuselweiher
Pond
Rauher Kulm
Rauher Kulm
Volcano
Kleiner Rußweiher
Kleiner Rußweiher
Pond
Tallerweiher
Tallerweiher
Pond
Rußloheweiher
Rußloheweiher
Pond
Vogelbeobachtungsstation
Vogelbeobachtungsstation
Bird hide

Top trails

  1. #1 - Russweiher Circular Route

    4.5 (143)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike near Eschenbach in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This entertaining circular walk takes you along well-maintained paths through the "Großer Rußweiher bird sanctuary". This is one of the oldest nature reserves in the Upper Palatinate, where you can walk all the way round the pond and to the beautiful Kleiner Rußweiher bathing lake. You can park directly by the lake at the start and end of this wonderful circular walk. Please note:...

  2. #2 - Schloßberg und Gaisweiher ab Flossenbürg

    4.5 (7)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  3. #3 - Eschenbach - Kleiner Russweiher - Speinshart

    4.5 (5)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This circular route runs mainly along roads with little traffic through the field landscape north of Eschenbach in the Upper Palatinate. After the hike, you can end the day relaxing in the Russweiher outdoor pool. Highlights of the hike: - Eschenbach in the Upper Palatinate - Kleiner Russweiher - Speinshart - Creussen

  4. #4 - Rund um Floß

    5.0 (3)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  5. #5 - Goldsteig South Route Stage 4: Neuhaus - Letzau

    3.5 (2)·Hard·22.5 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    This route follows stage 4 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail from Marktredwitz to Passau, beginning in Windischeschenbach-Neuhaus and ending in Letzau. Following the Waldnaab riverbank from the Hutzlmühle, the trail traverses natural paths past an Icelandic horse track and a historic railway bridge. Hikers encounter cultural landmarks like the Lobkowitz Palaces, the Parish Church of St. George, the City and Glass Museum, the baroque St. Felix Monastery Church, and scenic views from the...

  6. #6 - Nurtschweg Stage 4: Bärnau - Georgenberg

    5.0 (2)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Natural route section in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria On the fourth stage, you hike along impressive rock formations, springs and, of course, through the dense greenery of the Upper Palatinate Forest. Shortly before and in Neukirchen there are refreshment stops. Highlights: - Waldnaab spring - Goldbach spring - Flossenbürg near the route

  7. #7 - Burgenweg Upper Palatinate Stage 4: Windischeschenbach (Neuhaus) - Oberhöll

    3.2 (3)·Hard·22.5 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Idyllic stretch of road in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria The fourth stage starts in Windischeschenbach and leads along the beautiful Waldnaab river to Neustadt an der Waldnaab. Here you can take a stroll and stop off at one of the restaurants or have an ice cream. You leave the town in a south-easterly direction and with it the course of the Waldnaab. The route leads across meadows, fields and through forests via Wilchenreuth and Theisseil to Oberhöll. Highlights: - Neuhaus Castle -...

  8. #8 - Pressather Rundwanderweg Nr. 6

    4.7 (2)·Hard·31.7 km·Est. 8–9 hr

  9. #9 - Bärnau Rundweg 1: Zur Altglashütte und zur Waldnaabquelle

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
  10. Von Etzenricht zum Hochspeicher Rabenleite

    #10 - Von Etzenricht zum Hochspeicher Rabenleite

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·67.4 km·Est. 16.5–18 hr
    From Etzenricht via Oberwildenau to Luhe to Pfreimd. Continue to Trausnitz, past the Pfreimdtalsperre dam and along the lake. Then it's approx. 4 km. uphill with an average gradient of 8% and a maximum of 12% to the Hochspeicher reservoir. Back via Weinried, Tanzmühle, Preppach. Woppenhof, Schwarzberg, Matzlersberg with a maximum gradient of 12%. Continue to Seibertshof and Luhe am Forst. From Oberwildenau back to the starting point in Etzenricht.
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail to hike for camping in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Russweiher Circular Route, which has a 4.5 star rating from 143 reviews. This trail is 5.3 km long with an elevation gain of 115 m.

What is the longest camping trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Pirker Zoigltour. This trail is estimated to be 217.4 km long.

How many camping trails are in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

There are 25 camping trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These camping trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 171 AllTrails community reviews.

Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

Pirker Zoigltour has the most elevation gain for camping trails with 4,458 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is From Etzenricht via Lerau to the Rabenleite reservoir, which has 1,588 m of elevation gain.

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