Best mountain biking 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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- 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...
- 4.0 (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...
- 3.0 (2)·Moderate·39.4 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrWonderful cycle tour in Trausnitz, Bavaria. Riverside path for the first 3-4 km in many places not rideable, rather for the good mountain boots, but beautiful landscapes! Route of the route: Trausnitz-Döllnitz-Woppenrieth-Tännesberg-Pilchau-Lampenricht-Gleiritsch-Bernhof-Kaufnitz-Oberpierlhof. Highlights of the route: - Trausnitz reservoir - Burgberg (692 m) - Geological fountain
- Moderate·40.6 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This 40-kilometre mountain bike tour leads from the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park to the Steinwald Nature Park. Although you pass small villages and settlements again and again, you still have plenty of time to enjoy the idyllic field and meadow landscapes as well as the long forest edges in peace. You should have enough drinking water and food with you. Highlights of the tour: - Two...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail for mountain biking in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for mountain biking in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Waldnaab valley from Windischenbach, which has a 3.9 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 28.8 km long with an elevation gain of 678 m.
What is the longest mountain biking trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is MTB: Weiden - Waldmünchen - Nabburg. This trail is estimated to be 201.3 km long.
How many mountain biking trails are in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
There are 13 mountain biking trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These mountain biking trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 12 AllTrails community reviews.
Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
MTB: Weiden - Waldmünchen - Nabburg has the most elevation gain for mountain biking trails with 3,216 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is MTB: Weiden - Tirschenreuth - Bärnau, which has 3,194 m of elevation gain.
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