Best hard 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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- 4.6 (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...
- 3.9 (4)·Hard·28.8 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried MTB tour in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Pure nature awaits bikers on this 28-kilometre circular tour between Windischenbach and Falkenberg. You cycle almost constantly through the forest, always following the course of the Waldnaab. In Falkenberg, it is worth making a short detour to the local castle, which was first mentioned in a document in 1154. Highlights of the tour: - Waldnaabtal nature reserve - Falkenberg Castle - Mühlnickel pond - Varied...
- 4.1 (9)·Hard·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried route section in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria The fifth stage of the Castle Trail begins in Oberhöll and continues southwards. It continues via Oedenthal and Roggenstein to Leuchtenberg, where Leuchtenberg Castle is located. Here you can also find places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Wolfslohklamm gorge - Leuchtenberg Castle
- 3.8 (9)·Hard·21.9 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrThis route is stage 6 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail in Germany, beginning in Leuchtenberg and ending in Tännesberg. The path leads from Leuchtenberg Castle to Döllnitz, entering the scenic Pfreimd Valley. It follows the Pfreimd River past Trausnitz Castle and the Pfreimdtal Reservoir before ascending via forest paths to the castle ruins on the Schlossberg in Tännesberg. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels in Tännesberg, as wild camping is strictly...
- 3.9 (3)·Hard·18 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route is stage 7 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail in Germany, beginning in Tännesberg and ending in Oberviechtach. The path follows a geological educational trail past St. Jodok pilgrimage church, climbs Wildenstein peak, and merges with the Camino de Santiago before reaching Oberviechtach. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels, as wild camping is strictly prohibited along the route. Hikers should carry a water filter to safely treat surface water from...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·57.8 km·Est. 15.5–17 hrThis mountain bike route starts in Weiden in der Oberpfalz and winds through the rugged landscapes of the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The trail leads past the Gaisweiher, a serene lake nestled in the woods, before heading toward the border. The terrain features a mix of forest paths and technical sections that require steady handling. This journey offers a wonderful chance to experience the deep silence of the cross-border forests, where the natural scenery remains largely...
- 3.5 (2)·Hard·22.5 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis 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...
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