Best paved 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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- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·67.4 km·Est. 16.5–18 hrFrom Etzenricht via Oberwildenau to Luhe to Pfreimd. Continue to Trausnitz, past the Pfreimdtalsperre dam and along the lake. Then it's approx. 4 km. uphill with an average gradient of 8% and a maximum of 12% to the Hochspeicher reservoir. Back via Weinried, Tanzmühle, Preppach. Woppenhof, Schwarzberg, Matzlersberg with a maximum gradient of 12%. Continue to Seibertshof and Luhe am Forst. From Oberwildenau back to the starting point in Etzenricht.
- 1.1 (2)·Moderate·81.3 km·Est. 20–22 hrVaried road bike tour in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From Etzenricht, you cycle via Mitterhöll, Lerau and the Rabenleite reservoir to the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The return journey takes you through the valleys of the Pfreimd and Naab rivers. You pass several railway stations along the way, so you can also take the train back if necessary. Highlights of the route: - Rabenleite reservoir - Pfreimd - Trausnitz reservoir - Trausnitz Castle in the...
- Hard·166.6 km·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the Pirker Zoigltour from 2019. This daunting route is a test of endurance and determination and follows the challenging 175-kilometre course of the annual RTF Pirker Zoigltour through the picturesque Upper Palatinate in Bavaria. The route covers enormous distances and thousands of metres of elevation gain on mostly paved and well-maintained forest roads, requiring excellent fitness and careful planning. The journey takes you through the heart of the Upper Palatinate, the...
- Hard·207 km·Est. 24 hr+Official route for the Pirker Grenzerfahrung cycling marathon. The official route of the "Pirker Grenzerfahrung" 2019 represents a major endurance test in the Upper Palatinate. Starting from Pirk, this road bike course leads through the hilly topography of the Upper Palatinate Forest and crosses the border into the Czech Bohemian Forest (Český les). The profile is characterised by constant ups and downs, overcoming several metres in altitude without being dominated by extremely steep...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best paved trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best paved trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is RTF Pirker Zoigltour 2019 – 45er Strecke, which has a 5.0 star rating from 1 reviews. This trail is 47.8 km long with an elevation gain of 734 m.
What is the longest paved trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Pirker Border Experience Cycling Marathon 2019. This trail is estimated to be 207.0 km long.
How many paved trails are in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
There are 10 paved trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These paved trails have an average 3.3-star ratingfrom 5 AllTrails community reviews.
Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
Pirker Border Experience Cycling Marathon 2019 has the most elevation gain for paved trails with 4,208 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RTF Pirker Zoigltour 2019 – 170 Route, which has 3,352 m of elevation gain.
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