Best forest 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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- 4.5 (143)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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:...
- 4.7 (88)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrSmall variant of the Rauer Kulm circular route, Bavaria. The ascent to the Rauther Kulm summit is a little rocky, but generally manageable. The highlight is the approx. 20 metre high viewing tower. This offers a beautiful view of the region. There is a car park right at the starting point. The Kulmterrasse restaurant is also located there (note opening times). Highlights: - Rauer Klum observation tower - Great views
- 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...
- 4.9 (14)·Easy·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrWonderful riverside hike in the Waldnaabtal nature reserve, Bavaria. The hike leads into the deep forests around the wild and romantic Waldnaab valley. The river meanders sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly through the rustic landscape and there are always huge rocks by the water. As the route runs through somewhat wild nature, the hike occasionally leads over sticks and stones, roots, steps and narrow bridges. The start is at the "Blockhütte" hiking car park. It is possible to stop off at...
- 4.8 (13)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail to the Rauher Kulm volcano The Rauher Kulm, 682.5 metres high, is a volcano that has never erupted. It has been protected as a natural monument since 1949 and was named "Germany's most beautiful natural wonder" by the Heinz-Sielmann Foundation in 2013. On this easy hike, you first walk around the striking basalt cone before climbing up to the 25-metre-high viewing tower in the Upper Palatinate Forest in Bavaria.
- 4.7 (18)·Moderate·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This short but very varied route leads through the picturesque Lerautal nature reserve. It is a little uphill to the former quarry, but the rest of the route should not pose any major problems for children. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Hohes Bäuml (rock formation) - Former quarry - optional: detour to the devil's butter churn
- 4.6 (19)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrFairytale hike through the romantic Waldnaabtal, Bavaria. Experiencing the wildly romantic and original nature reserve Waldnaabtal between Falkenberg and Windischeschenbach is always worthwhile and beautiful. As part of the Goldstein quality hiking trail, the route leads through the ancient valley to the dominant Falkenberg Castle. The way passes rock formations shrouded in legends and legends, colossal granite rocks, and the Falkenberg Forest. Most of the time, the trail follows the murmur...
- 5.0 (11)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hike to the Rauhen Kulm, Bavaria. The hike begins at the Weha hiking car park and in one loop up to the 681 m high Rauher Kulm mountain. The route ascends along shady forest paths. As the entire route is quite short, it is also suitable for tours with children. Highlights of the hike: - Volcanic landscape - Kühhübel - Rough Kulm
- 4.2 (12)·Easy·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed circular hike in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From Silberhütte, the route leads over the Entenbühl and through the Kreuzstein nature reserve to Havran (German: Großer Rabenberg) in the Czech Republic. The way back leads along natural paths directly along the German-Czech border. Highlights of the hike: - Observation tower on the Havran (Großer Rabenberg) - Entenbühl - Path along the German-Czech border
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best forest trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best forest trail to hike 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 forest trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: Hauptroute. This trail is estimated to be 443.7 km long.
How many forest trails are in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
There are 158 forest trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These forest trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 622 AllTrails community reviews.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: Hauptroute has the most elevation gain for forest trails with 7,865 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Leuchtenberg Cycle Route, which has 6,948 m of elevation gain.
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