Best trails near Burg Falkenstein
4.2(15 reviews)
Burg Falkenstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Burg Falkenstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Falkenstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·1.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular walk in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. This entertaining yet varied tour leads around Falkenstein Castle Park to all of its most important sights. The largest nature and rock park in Bavaria has historical ruins and marvellous viewpoints in addition to its famous rugged rock formations. Highlights: - Schanzl viewpoint - Castle chapel - Falkenstein Castle - Refreshments in the castle restaurant ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrFrom the market square in Falkenstein (overview board), walk along Krankenhausstraße past the ski lift and then turn right towards Geißbachtal. Cross the Geißbach stream and then head left uphill a little steeply to reach a little-used municipal road. After a short stretch, you reach Mistlhof (Altes Waidlerhaus) and then turn right into the forest in the direction of Oberforst ("Zur Hütt'n"). Shortly before Oberforst, the path branches off to the left in the direction of Saffelberg. From...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike begins at the overview board in the centre of Falkenstein. You walk across the market square into the park path. You then pass below Falkenstein Castle. A detour there is of course possible. The markings lead on to Mühlthal. There, turn right at the small bridge and then keep left. The path climbs past the mill. In the adjoining forest, the path climbs more steeply (Schweinsberg). You then reach a hiking trail...
- 4.4 (3)·Hard·39.3 km·Est. 11–12 hrVaried MTB tour in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. This wonderful mountain bike tour is divided into two loops: the southern loop through the Bavarian Forest Nature Park and the northern loop through the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. For a shorter route, you can simply ride one of the loops. Highlights of the tour: - Varied trails - Falkenstein - Detour to the Falkenstein Castle Park nature reserve (optional) - Wood mill
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the overview board in the centre of Falkenstein, you walk along the Parkweg and smaller forest paths to the Tiergartenweg and Zeller Straße. The markings lead you in the direction of Handelsberg and Hundessen. After the hamlet, the path leads briefly downhill and then climbs up to Semmelberg. You walk back to Falkenstein via Grubhof and Breitenbach. Highlights of the hike: - Falkenstein - Death boards near...
- Moderate·14.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the overview board in the centre of Falkenstein, you walk along the Parkweg and smaller forest paths to Tiergartenweg and Zeller Straße. The hiking trail then branches off to the Lauberberg with its sacrificial stones. The route continues along the Goldsteig to Marienstein. A refreshment stop is possible there. The way back leads via Aichhof, Birkenau, Bielhof and Winkling and from there back to...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Falkenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Falkenstein. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Falkenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Falkenstein is Falkenstein Castle Park Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 1.4 km long with an elevation gain of 74 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Falkenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Falkenstein is Falkenstein-Radweg. This trail is estimated to be 40.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Falkenstein?
Burg Falkenstein: With an ascent of 1,031 m, MTB: Zinzenzell - Pilgramsberg - Falkenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Festspiel-Radweg with 691 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Falkenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Falkenstein is MTB: Zinzenzell - Pilgramsberg - Falkenstein with a 4.4-star rating from 3 reviews.