Best trail running trails in Leuchtenberg
4.4(99 reviews)
Explore the most popular trail running trails near Leuchtenberg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.7 (72)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrLovely short hike in Leuchtenberg, Bavaria. This easy loop starts 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 great rock formations and the rushing Leraubach. At the former...
- 4.7 (18)·Moderate·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This short but very varied tour leads through the picturesque Lerautal nature reserve. It's a bit uphill to the former quarry, but the rest of the route shouldn't pose any major problems, even for children. Highlights of the hike: - child friendly - Hohes Baeuml (rock formation) - former quarry - optional: detour to the devil's butter churn
- 3.8 (9)·Hard·13.6 mi·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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Leuchtenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Leuchtenberg is Goldsteig South Route Stage 6: Leuchtenberg - Tännesberg. This trail is estimated to be 13.6 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Leuchtenberg?
Leuchtenberg: With an ascent of 2,621 ft, Goldsteig South Route Stage 6: Leuchtenberg - Tännesberg has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Leutchenberg Loop with 518 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Leuchtenberg?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Leuchtenberg is Goldsteig South Route Stage 6: Leuchtenberg - Tännesberg with a 3.8-star rating from 9 reviews.