Best historic site 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 (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...
- 4.6 (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
- 4.9 (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...
- 4.6 (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...
- 4.4 (105)·Moderate·50.9 km·Est. 12–13 hrFamily-friendly railway route through the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The starting point of this wonderful cycle route is right at Neustadt railway station, so it is possible to travel here easily by public transport. The route runs along the former Neustadt-Eslarn railway line, across the Flosser Land and into the resort town of Eslarn, where numerous leisure activities await. At weekends between May and October, the Bocklweg shuttle bus with bicycle trailers runs on the...
- 4.1 (14)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hike near Eschenbach in the Upper Palatinate. The hiking route leads from Speinshart Monastery, where you can stop off at the monastery inn, via Seitenthal to the ruins of St Barbara's Church on Barbaraberg. The route then returns to the starting point via Süßenweiher with its popular Waldeslust restaurant. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.3 (5)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows stage 3 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail from Marktredwitz to Passau, beginning in Falkenberg and ending in Neuhaus. The path leads through the romantic Waldnaabtal nature reserve, tracing the riverbanks past giant granite rock formations like the Kammerwagen, Tischstein, and Blockmeer. Hikers pass the historic Waldnaabtal-Museum inside Burg Neuhaus at the segment's end. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels in Falkenberg and...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best historic site trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Volcanic Landscape Rauher Kulm Yellow - Blue lines, which has a 4.7 star rating from 88 reviews. This trail is 4.0 km long with an elevation gain of 139 m.
What is the longest historic site trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site 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 historic site trails are in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
There are 94 historic site trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These historic site trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 465 AllTrails community reviews.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: Hauptroute has the most elevation gain for historic site 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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