Best river trails in Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

Popular circular hike in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. One of the most charming hikes in the Rötz area begins at the Hillstett hiking car park. You cross the picturesque river valley with its dark forests that reach right up to the banks of the Schwarzach. Crossing the Schwarzach bridge at the Alte Wutzschleife, where you can observe the strong current and rapids of the Schwarzach, you reach the north side of the Eixendorf reservoir. Here, hikers on the trail experience...

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.

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...

Accessible by bus and train.

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...