Best historic site trails in Georgenberg

Scenic loop near Waldkirch in the Upper Palatinate Forest. From the Planerhöhe car park near Waldkirch, it first goes around the Drachselfels, then up to the Brotfelsen. From here it is a short walk to the Schellenberg castle ruins, whose history dates back to the 14th century. The hike then takes a detour to the historic burial site Dolmen and back to the starting point. Highlights: - Schellenberg Castle - Brotfelsen - Dolmen burial ground

Popular loop in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria (DEU/CZE). The striking Schellenberg ruins are reached right at the start of the hike. The route then crosses the German-Czech border and climbs the Havran. Back on the German side, the Hubertus Chapel at Entenbühl is passed and the route then returns through the forest towards Waldkirch. The start is at the Planer Höhe car park. There are no refreshment stops along the way, so some provisions should be taken with...

--- Accessible by bus and train

--- Accessible by bus and train

Natural route section in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria From Georgenberg it goes to Eslarn, a well-known resort in the region. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Parish church of St. Emmeram in Waidhaus - Neo-Gothic Dreifaltigkeitskirche Waidhaus - Old castle - Franconian Way of St. James in Eslarn

A scenic section of the route in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria The glass grinder path begins along rivers and historic mills. The settlement of the glass cutting and polishing trade in the 18th and 19th centuries and their influence on the region give the long-distance hiking trail its name. It goes through rushing forests and you have wonderful views from the chanterelle stalk. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Go hammer mill - Mill museum with snack bar - paper mill

Varied long-distance hiking trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria The Glasschleifererweg leads through cultural landscapes in the Palatinate and repeatedly follows rivers and streams with their mills. There are rest areas and refreshment stops. Highlights: - Mill Giving Hammer - Hagenmühle glass grinding plant - Gebhardsreutherschleife - Guild poles church with acanthus altar near the route