Best historic site trails in Kemnath

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

Family-friendly round trip in the Steinwald Nature Park near Kemnath. The castle ruin Waldeck, which is one of the oldest castle ruins in the Upper Palatinate, sits enthroned on the Schloßberg. From here there are great views of the stone forest, the St. Aegidius castle chapel and the EWILPA (Edible Wild Plant Park) circular route 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" it goes through the stone 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 loop 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 fantastic view of...

There are places to stop for a break.