Best trails near Basaltpferde

Charming circular trail in the Steinwald Nature Park, Bavaria. This route leads through the Steinwald Nature Park to the ruins of Weißenstein Castle. The castle was built in the 11th century and was already a fortified position in the 13th century. In the 14th century, the castle passed to the Notthaffter nobility, who extended it further. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times during the various battles for the Bavarian throne and was completely abandoned in 1550. The trail starts at...

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...

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