Best trails near Galgenberg

A fairly easy route with beautiful views of the Schloßberg, where at least 4 castles stood in the Middle Ages. A chequered history repeatedly led to the destruction of the buildings, and the remains that can still be seen today can be assigned to different eras. ---------------------------- Accessible by bus and train

Family-friendly circular tour in the Steinwald Nature Park near Kemnath. The castle ruins of Waldeck, one of the oldest castle ruins in the Upper Palatinate, are enthroned on the Schloßberg. From here, there are great views of the Steinwald forest, the St. Ägidius castle chapel and the EWILPA (Edible Wild Plants Park) circular trail to explore.

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

Beautiful circular route in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria. On the Marterlweg - or the path of faith - the white and blue markings lead once round from the old cemetery to Zwergau and the Waldecker Schlossberg. There are 15 wayside shrines along the way to inspire you. The route mostly follows field and meadow paths. A highlight of the tour is the castle ruins and the open-air chapel of St Ägidius, both of which are enthroned on the extinct volcanic cone. From here, there is a...

There are refreshment stops along the way.

There are refreshment stops along the way.