Best trails near Burg Leuchtenberg
3.6(95 reviews)
Burg Leuchtenberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 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 Leuchtenberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Leuchtenberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (72)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrLovely short hike in Leuchtenberg, Bavaria. This easy round begins and ends in Leuchtenberg at the castle ruins of Leuchtenburg Bund is one of the marked hikes of the Oberpfälzer Wald Verein with the No.1. There is a free car park below the castle. Perfect for people with dogs and children, there is much to see, play and admire, even off the main path. From the castle, it goes downhill into the wildly romantic Lerau Valley with incredible rock formations and the rushing Leraubach. At the...
- 4.1 (9)·Hard·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried route section in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria The fifth stage of the Castle Trail begins in Oberhöll and continues southwards. It continues via Oedenthal and Roggenstein to Leuchtenberg, where Leuchtenberg Castle is located. Here you can also find places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Wolfslohklamm gorge - Leuchtenberg Castle
- 3.8 (9)·Hard·21.9 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrThis 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...
- 3.4 (4)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is stage 5 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail in Germany, beginning in Letzau and ending in Leuchtenberg. The path climbs Dreifaltigkeitsberg, passes Oedenthal, and descends into the Luhe Valley near Oberschleif. It traverses the Elm forest past the Three Hand Crosses of 1361 and follows natural paths through the Wolfslohklamm in the Lerautal nature reserve, passing the Teufelsbutterfass to the Leuchtenberg castle ruins. Overnight stays occur in local guesthouses and hotels in...
- Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThe trail starts in Wernberg-Köblitz at the church; about 2/3 of the trail leads in an easterly direction through wooded areas on well-maintained paths. Shortly before Leuchtenberg there is a steep ascent! At Schwarzberg, this trail joins up with the Wallenstein-Till trail. Refreshment stops Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Leuchtenberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Leuchtenberg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Leuchtenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Leuchtenberg is Leutchenberg Circular Route, which has a 4.7 star rating from 72 reviews. This trail is 4.7 km long with an elevation gain of 158 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Leuchtenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Leuchtenberg is Goldsteig South Route Stage 6: Leuchtenberg - Tännesberg. This trail is estimated to be 21.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Leuchtenberg?
Burg Leuchtenberg: With an ascent of 799 m, Goldsteig South Route Stage 6: Leuchtenberg - Tännesberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ignaz-Mühlhofer Weg zur Burgruine Leuchtenberg with 483 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Leuchtenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Leuchtenberg is Burgenweg Upper Palatinate Stage 5: Oberhöll - Leuchtenberg with a 4.1-star rating from 9 reviews.
