Best historic site trails in Falkenstein

Popular walk in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. This entertaining but varied tour leads around the Falkenstein Castle Park to all of its most important sights. The largest nature and rock park in Bavaria has, in addition to its well-known rugged rock formations, historical ruins and fantastic viewpoints to offer. Highlights: - Schanzl lookout point - Castle chapel - Falkenstein Castle - Refreshments in the castle restaurant ---- Accessible by bus and train

Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop for a break.

Popular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. At the entrance of Au (coming from the direction of Falkenstein) at the hiking board up in the direction of the castle farm (Hagenau), then a little steeper uphill and left up to the ruins of Sengersberg. From there on the trail back to Au. The path can also be extended by hiking from Sengersberg to Litzelsdorf and from there back to Au. Highlights of the hike: - Sengersberg ruins - beautiful views

From the market square in Falkenstein (information board) walk along the hospital road past the ski lift and then turn right to the Geißbachtal. You cross the Geißbach and then go left uphill somewhat steeply and you come to a little-used community connecting 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...

Popular loop in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike begins at the overview board in the center of Falkenstein. You walk across the market square into the park path and then below Falkenstein Castle. A detour there is of course possible. The signage continues to Muehlthal. Turn right at the small bridge and then keep left. Past the mill you hike uphill. In the forest that follows, the path climbs steeply (Schweinsberg). You then reach a hiking trail sign and the path...

Popular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the overview board in the center of Falkenstein you hike along the park path and smaller forest paths to the Tiergartenweg and Zeller Straße. The trail signage leads you in the direction of Handelsberg and Hundessen. After the hamlet, the path leads briefly downhill and then climbs up to the Semmelberg. You hike back to Falkenstein via Grubhof and Breitenbach. Highlights of the hike: - Falkenstein - Death boards at...

Varied hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the information board in the center of Falkenstein, you hike along the Parkweg and smaller forest paths to the Tiergartenweg and Zeller Strasse. The hiking trail then branches off to Lauberberg with its sacrificial stones. Along the Goldsteig you hike to Marienstein. It is possible to stop for refreshments there. The way back leads via Aichhof, Birkenau, Bielhof and Winkling and from there back to Falkenstein. Highlights of...