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Best beach trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

Best beach trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

3.8(7 reviews)

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Bavaria
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The Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park was the first nature park in Eastern Bavaria and the fourth in Germany. The park also received the VIABONO license as a quality nature park.

Founded in 1975, the park was expanded in 1998 to include the Hessenreuther and Manteler Wald nature parks, giving it its current size of 138,000 hectares.

The park's landscape is characterized by its diversity and large areas of forest. 500 meters lie between the lowest point in the Naab valley near Luhe and the 901 m high Entenbühl near Flossenbürg on the border with the Czech Republic

Top sights

Häuselweiher
Häuselweiher
Pond
Rauher Kulm
Rauher Kulm
Volcano
Kleiner Rußweiher
Kleiner Rußweiher
Pond
Tallerweiher
Tallerweiher
Pond
Rußloheweiher
Rußloheweiher
Pond
Vogelbeobachtungsstation
Vogelbeobachtungsstation
Bird hide

Top trails

  1. #1 - Eschenbach - Kleiner Russweiher - Speinshart

    4.5 (5)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This loop trail runs mainly along roads with little traffic through the field landscape north of Eschenbach in the Upper Palatinate. After the hike, you can end the day relaxing in the Russweiher outdoor pool. Highlights of the hike: - Eschenbach in the Upper Palatinate - Kleiner Russweiher - Speinshart - Creussen

  2. #2 - Trausnitz - Tännesberg

    3.0 (2)·Moderate·24.5 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr
    Wonderful bike ride in Trausnitz, Bavaria. Shore path not mobile in many places for the first 3-4 km, more for good hiking boots, but beautiful landscapes! Itinerary of the route: Trausnitz-Döllnitz-Woppenrieth-Tännesberg-Pilchau-lampenricht-Gleiritsch-Bernhof-Kaufnitz-Oberpierlhof. Highlights of the route: - Trausnitz reservoir - Castle Hill (692 m) - Geologist's fountain

  3. #3 - Pressather Loop no.3

    Moderate·10.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr

  4. #4 - Rabenleite from Trausnitz

    Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular hike in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This hiking trail, which includes some shorter climbs, leads from Trausnitz to Rabenleite and back. Start and finish is directly at Trausnitz Castle, which was built in 1204 in the Renaissance style. Since the route mainly runs through the forest and along water bodies, it is also suitable for a cooler summer hike. Highlights of the hike: - Trausnitz Castle - Rabenleite - Pfreimdtal - Trausnitz reservoir

  5. #5 - Pfreimdtal-Radweg

    Moderate·35.7 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hr
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best beach trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best beach trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Eschenbach - Kleiner Russweiher - Speinshart, which has a 4.5 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 9.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 843 ft.

What is the longest beach trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Pfreimdtal-Radweg. This trail is estimated to be 35.7 mi long.

How many beach trails are in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

There are 5 beach trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These beach trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 7 AllTrails community reviews.

Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

Trausnitz - Tännesberg has the most elevation gain for beach trails with 4,091 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Pfreimdtal-Radweg, which has 3,628 ft of elevation gain.

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