Best historic site trails in Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

Varied, idyllic hike in Trausnitz, Bavaria. This beautiful loop leads through the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park at the Trausnitz Dam. This is located on the Pfreimd near Trausnitz. A refreshing tour that is particularly popular in summer. If you are interested, you can also make a short detour to nearby Trausnitz Castle. Highlights of the tour: - Trausnitz reservoir - Trausnitz power station - Marvellous views - Parking facilities

This route starts in Wernberg-Köblitz. It leads along Regensberger Straße to the riverside path that runs alongside the Naab. It then turns inwards and leads into the forest. It heads north and meets the Schillternbach stream, which it follows in a westerly direction. It then passes the Vincera Klinik Burg Wernberg, a historic building that is now used as a hospital.

Mysterious circular hike along the German-Czech border This tour is an insider's tip for those who love discovering abandoned places. In Ples (German: Plöß), there was only one surviving house for a long time, where you can stop for a bite to eat. There are now also holiday homes there. The route continues through the "vanished villages" of Hüttenbergl and Rappauf. Passing the Weißbach spring, you reach the former settlement of Bügellohe - there is still a single house here that documents...

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...

Wooded circular hiking trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The first highlight of the circular hike awaits not far from the car park: the Reichenstein with its viewing tower. The route then continues along idyllic forest paths to the German-Czech border, which you follow to Waldhäuser. Highlights of the hike: - Reichenstein - Views over the Bavarian Forest - Bohemian Forest tower - Gold fountain

The starting point is at the Russenbräu inn in Tiefenbach. The trail leads along Waldbadstraße to the end of the village at the "Waldbad". Shortly after the Waldbad restaurant, you can decide whether to continue straight ahead or take the right-hand path via the Schönbrunnen Chapel. After about 1.1 km, this right-hand route joins the Tb7 hiking trail and after another kilometre you reach the Schönbrunnen Chapel alongside rosary wayside shrines. After approx. 200 metres you meet the...