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Best camping trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

Best camping trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

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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 - Russweiher Loop

    4.5 (143)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly loop near Eschenbach in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This entertaining loop trail takes you on well-developed paths through the "Großer Rußweiher bird sanctuary". This is one of the oldest nature reserves in the Upper Palatinate, where it is all about the pond and the beautiful bathing lake Kleiner Rußweiher. There is parking directly at the lake at the starting and ending point of the wonderful circular hike. Attention: Part of the route is a...

  2. #2 - Schloßberg und Gaisweiher ab Flossenbürg

    4.5 (7)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  3. #3 - 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

  4. #4 - Rund um Floß

    4.9 (4)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  5. #5 - Goldsteig South Route Stage 4: Neuhaus - Letzau

    3.5 (2)·Hard·14 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    This route follows stage 4 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail from Marktredwitz to Passau, beginning in Windischeschenbach-Neuhaus and ending in Letzau. Following the Waldnaab riverbank from the Hutzlmühle, the trail traverses natural paths past an Icelandic horse track and a historic railway bridge. Hikers encounter cultural landmarks like the Lobkowitz Palaces, the Parish Church of St. George, the City and Glass Museum, the baroque St. Felix Monastery Church, and scenic views from the...

  6. #6 - Nurtschweg Stage 4: Bärnau - Georgenberg

    5.0 (2)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Natural route section in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria On the fourth stage you walk along impressive rock formations, springs and of course through the dense green of the Upper Palatinate Forest. There are refreshment stops just before and in Neukirchen. Highlights: - Waldnaab spring - Goldbach spring - Flossenbürg near the route

  7. #7 - Burgenweg Upper Palatinate Stage 4: Windischeschenbach (Neuhaus) - Oberhöll

    3.2 (3)·Hard·14 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Idyllic route section in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria The fourth stage starts in Windischeschenbach and leads along the beautiful Waldnaab river to Neustadt an der Waldnaab. Here you can stroll a bit and stop in one of the restaurants or eat an ice cream. You leave the place to the southeast and with it the course of the Waldnaab. It goes over meadows, fields and through forests via Wilchenreuth and Theisseil to Oberhöll. Highlights: - Neuhaus Castle - Waldnaab Valley Museum - Neustadt an...

  8. #8 - Pressather Rundwanderweg Nr. 6

    4.7 (2)·Hard·19.7 mi·Est. 8–9 hr

  9. #9 - Bärnau Rundweg 1: Zur Altglashütte und zur Waldnaabquelle

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
  10. Von Etzenricht zum Hochspeicher Rabenleite

    #10 - Von Etzenricht zum Hochspeicher Rabenleite

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·41.9 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hr
    From Etzenricht via Oberwildenau to Luhe to Pfreimd. On to Trausnitz, past the Pfreimdtalsperre and along the lake. Then it's about 4 km. with an average gradient of 8% and a maximum of 12% uphill to the high reservoir. Back via Weinried, Tanzmühle, Preppach. Woppenhof, Schwarzberg, Matzlersberg with max. 12% gradient. On to Seibertshof and Luhe am Forst. From Oberwildenau back to the starting point in Etzenricht.
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Russweiher Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 143 reviews. This trail is 3.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 377 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Pirker Zoigltour. This trail is estimated to be 135.1 mi long.

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

There are 25 camping trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These camping trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 171 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Pirker Zoigltour has the most elevation gain for camping trails with 14,625 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is From Etzenricht via Lerau to the Rabenleite reservoir, which has 5,209 ft of elevation gain.

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