Best dog-friendly trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park
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
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- 4.7 (72)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrLovely short hike in Leuchtenberg, Bavaria. This easy round begins and ends in Leuchtenberg at the castle ruins of Leuchtenburg Bund is one of the marked hikes of the Oberpfälzer Wald Verein with the No.1. There is a free car park below the castle. Perfect for people with dogs and children, there is much to see, play and admire, even off the main path. From the castle, it goes downhill into the wildly romantic Lerau Valley with incredible rock formations and the rushing Leraubach. At the...
- 4.6 (31)·Moderate·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrScenic circular route near Waldkirch in the Upper Palatinate Forest. From the Planerhöhe car park near Waldkirch, it first goes around the Drachselfels, then up to the Brotfelsen. From here it is a short walk to the Schellenberg castle ruins, whose history dates back to the 14th century. The hike then takes a detour to the historic burial site Dolmen and back to the starting point. Highlights: - Schellenberg Castle - Brotfelsen - Dolmen burial ground
- 4.6 (15)·Easy·6.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park near Etzenricht. The entertaining circular route leads through the forest on gravel paths and unsurfaced roads and is little used apart from the odd cyclist. Along the idyllic Mühllohbach stream and its ponds, you can observe insects and birds and enjoy the tranquillity of the forest. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.7 (16)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxed circular hiking trail in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This route through the Mantel Forest is ideal for running or hiking. A great circular route for anyone longing for some quiet time in nature. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Brünnlgraben - Saubhüppel
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly nature trail in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This entertaining circular walk provides an insight into the history of the earth and the varied geological history of Upper Bavaria by means of rocks and information boards along the way. The route leads from the starting point of the nature trail north of Tänneberg along well-maintained country lanes or forest paths. All in all, this is a very relaxed and informative route that is ideal for the whole...
- 4.9 (4)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Muehlbueschweg south of Etzenricht invites you to take a leisurely walk with the family. The entire time you walk through the forest, occasionally accompanied by small streams. Highlights of the hike: - Oedgraben - idyllic forest trails - Muehllohbach
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Leutchenberg Circular Route, which has a 4.7 star rating from 72 reviews. This trail is 4.7 km long with an elevation gain of 158 m.
What is the longest dog-friendly trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest dog-friendly trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Through the Manteler forest. This trail is estimated to be 11.9 km long.
How many dog-friendly trails are in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
There are 14 dog-friendly trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These dog-friendly trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 162 AllTrails community reviews.
Which dog-friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
Through the Manteler forest has the most elevation gain for dog-friendly trails with 222 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Von Rupprechtsreuth zum Großen Weiher, which has 216 m of elevation gain.
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