Best backpacking trails in Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

This 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...

Varied section of the Goldsteig north route in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria From the eighth stage onwards, the Goldsteig Trail splits into the southern route and the northern route. The eighth stage of the Goldsteig: northern route begins with magnificent views, including of Haus Murach Castle. The route leads through the Prackendorfer and Kulzer Moos nature reserve. A number of animal species on the Red List live here. Highlights: - Special flora and fauna - Moor nature...

This 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...

This route follows stage 9 of the Goldsteig southern route, a long-distance trail in Germany, beginning in Neunburg vorm Wald and ending in Mappach. The path crosses a small bridge out of the city, traverses a rolling forest and meadow landscape through Poggersdorf, and enters the Bodenwöhrer Forst along the Postlohe educational trail. It then passes the Warbrucker Weiher and runs near the Hammersee before reaching Mappach. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses in Mappach, as...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Shortly after Kulz and just after Prackendorfer Moos, you come to the fork in the Goldsteig. At a crossroads in the middle of the forest, the hiking trail splits into the northern and southern routes. The more southerly route is by no means the easier route - on the contrary: while the rear tour winds its way slowly but steadily upwards, the route via the southern foothills of the forest is characterised by...

Stage 1 of the long-distance cycle route "Naabtal Cycle Route", Bavaria. This is the first stage of the almost 100 km long Naabtal Cycle Route, which leads from Luhe to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Regensburg through the Bavarian Forest and the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The first stage is around 41 kilometres long, starting in Luhe and ending in Schwandorf. Along the way, there are idyllic lakes, ponds and rivers as well as a number of castle ruins and palaces to marvel...

Natural route section in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria The last stage also takes you through rustling forests and open meadows. Once you arrive in Waldmünchen, you can spend some eventful time here and take advantage of the leisure activities on offer. There is a refreshment stop in Treffelstein. Highlights: - Hohenfels natural monument - Treffelstein with dragon tower near the route - Pearl Lake

Popular long-distance hiking trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Since 2015, the Upper Palatinate Lakes Trail has connected the Jurasteig via the Erzweg with the Goldsteig and offers unrestricted hiking enjoyment from Franconian Switzerland through the Bavarian Jura to the Bavarian Forest. On around 70 kilometres, you can experience the Amberg-Sulzbacher Land, the Upper Palatinate Lake District and the district of Cham from their most beautiful sides. You will be...

This route is stage 8 of the Goldsteig southern route, a long-distance trail in Germany, beginning in Oberviechtach and ending in Neunburg vorm Wald. The path offers views of Haus Murach Castle and passes through the Prackendorfer and Kulzer Moos nature reserve before continuing via Dautersdorf to the Schönbuchen pilgrimage chapel, Kröblitz, and the historic Druidenstein. Overnight stays are possible at the designated Dautersdorfer Wald trekking site or in Neunburg guesthouses, as wild...