Best long trails in Steinwald Nature Park

Varied circular hiking trail in the Steinwald Nature Park, Bavaria. A lot of variety is guaranteed on this circular hike in the Steinwald. From the starting point, the trail leads to the ruins of Weißenstein Castle, an impressive rock castle. Continue past the castle rock and the Wolfsgrube until you finally reach the summit of the Platte. From the Oberpfalz tower there, you can enjoy magnificent views over the extensive forest landscape. In winter in particular, there may be closures along...

This route follows stage 1 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail from Marktredwitz to Passau, beginning in Marktredwitz and ending in Friedenfels. The trail leaves the Auenpark, passing a natural outdoor pool and rural fields before ascending into the heart of the Steinwald Nature Park. Hikers encounter the Basaltpferdchen rock formations, the medieval Weißenstein castle ruins with its panoramic keep, the Kibitzstein rock arch, and quiet woodland paths leading into Friedenfels. Overnight...

Idyllic stretch of road in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria The first stage of the Castle Trail leads through the beautiful cultural landscape of the Steinwald Nature Park and is a successful start to the long-distance hiking trail. It starts at the car park in Marktredwitz (the starting point can also be reached by bus and train). You walk southwards and follow the course of the Kössein for a while to Waldershof. If you wish, you can make a short detour to the castle there and find a place to...

Marked hike from Waldeck in the Steinwald Nature Park. This route can be used as an access route to the Goldsteig long-distance hiking trail or as an independent hike. From Waldeck "Oberer Markt", the route leads through the Steinwald forest with moderate inclines on forest roads and partly paved forest paths to the Weißenstein castle ruins. There are always beautiful viewpoints along the way and refreshment stops halfway. ---- Accessible by bus and train

Picturesque stretch of road in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria The second stage of the Castle Trail begins in Friedenfels and leads eastwards. You walk along the 350-year-old beech tree and through the beautiful landscape of the Schönhaider Teiche ponds to Falkenberg. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Friedenfels Castle - Friedenfels Castle Brewery - 350-year-old beech tree - Schönhaider ponds - Falkenberg Castle

This route follows stage 2 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail from Marktredwitz to Passau, beginning in Friedenfels and ending in Falkenberg. The trail passes the Phantastischer Karpfen sculpture before leading through the historic land of 1000 ponds. Hikers pass the Waldfriedhof cemetery, the Haferdeckfelsen rock, and the villages of Voithenthan and Muckenthal. After crossing a manual railway gate, the path circles the Perlsee, Neuweiher, and Adamsteiche wetlands before concluding at...

Accessible by bus and train.