Best backpacking trails in Hirschwald Nature Park

This route follows stage 7 of the certified Jurasteig premium trail, connecting Hohenburg with Kastl on a scenic and hilly section through the Hirschwald Nature Park. The hike begins at the charming market square in Hohenburg and climbs immediately up onto the Jura plateau, offering a spectacular view back at the looming Hohenburg castle ruins. Passing the picturesque, walled 9th-century church of Saint Michael in Allersburg, the path winds through orchid-rich pine woods and across the...

Beautiful section in the Vilstal, Bavaria. The fifth and last stage of the Vilstalwanderweg begins in Schmidmühlen and leads steadily along the Vils on natural bank paths. Through the valley narrow it goes to Rohrbach, through Traidendorf and along impressive rock formations to the stage destination Kallmünz. Highlights: - Traidendorf Castle - Osterloch Rohrbach - Kallmünz castle ruins

5th partial stage of the official long-distance cycle route Five Rivers Cycle Route along 5 Palatinate and Franconian rivers in Bavaria This route is an official cycle route of the Amberg-Sulzbach district. The long-distance cycle path is signposted with the logo of the route, a five-river cycle path "written on 5 blue stripes. Along the route there are numerous refreshment stops and the route is easily accessible by bus and train Highlights: - Long-distance cycle path along atmospheric...

Natural stretch of the Erzweg long-distance hiking trail This hike goes over forests and valleys along picturesque waters and through idyllic villages and towns rich in history. The numerous historical and cultural sights make for an interesting and varied experience. This stage has refreshment stops. Highlights: -Old town of Amberg -The pilgrimage church on the Mariahilfberg -Tower-reinforced city wall

This route follows stage 6 of the certified Jurasteig premium trail, connecting Schmidmühlen with Hohenburg through the untouched nature of the Hirschwald Nature Park. The hike begins west of the market town of Schmidmühlen—where a stroll through the historic old town with its artist's fountain is highly recommended—and winds up a narrow, romantic path along the Blaugrund hill. Passing rolling countryside and the village of Winbuch, the trail descends into the idyllic Lauterach Valley near...

Natural stretch of the Erzweg long-distance hiking trail This hike goes over forests and valleys along picturesque waters and through idyllic villages and towns rich in history. The numerous historical and cultural sights make for an interesting and varied experience. Highlights: - Foothills of the Kuppenalb -Seven sources - Center of ore processing -Ceiling frescoes by Cosmas Damian Asam

Picturesque route section in the Vilstal, Bavaria. The third stage of the Vilstalwanderweg leads first to Traßlberg through the viaduct and over field and meadow paths to the Schlackenberg. After crossing the Erzberg Bridge, it goes up to the iceberg and on through the Vilstor of the city of Amberg. Past the Kurfürstenbad you follow the Vils again and a steady up and down leads on natural paths to the stage destination Theuern. Highlights: - Amberg Electoral Palace - Former Franciscan...

Natural stretch of the Erzweg long-distance hiking trail This hike goes over forests and valleys along picturesque waters and through idyllic villages and towns rich in history. The numerous historical and cultural sights make for an interesting and varied experience. Highlights: -Lauterachtals -Cloister complex of Kastl -Kastler Berg

This route follows the 8th stage of the certified Jurasteig quality hiking trail and leads from Kastl to Oberwiesenacker along a varied and historically significant section through the Hirschwald Nature Park. The hike starts at the large car park on the B299 in Kastl and initially heads towards Pfaffenhofen, from where a worthwhile detour of just a few minutes takes you to the 14th-century Schweppermannsburg. Passing a deer enclosure, you circle the Gemeindeberg on nature trails with sweeping...

A varied section of the route in the Hirschwald Nature Park, Bavaria. The fourth stage of the Vilstalwanderweg leads over the Hammerbergweg to Wolfsbach, along Ensdorf and along the outer ring wall of the Rieden castle complex. From the Schlossberg there is a steady up and down path via Vilshofen, Ettsdorf and to Schmidsmühlen, the stage destination. Highlights: - Castle complex with ring wall - Historical boundary stone denominational boundary - View of the Vilstal - Hammer lock