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Best dog-friendly trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

Best dog-friendly trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

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Bavaria
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#9 of 21 nature parks

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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 - Leutchenberg Loop

    4.7 (72)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Lovely 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...

  2. #2 - Schellenberg Castle Ruins -Brotfelsen

    4.6 (31)·Moderate·3.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Scenic loop near Waldkirch in the Upper Palatinate Forest. From the Planerhöhe car park near Waldkirch, it first goes around the Drachselfels, then up to the Brotfelsen. From here it is a short walk to the Schellenberg castle ruins, whose history dates back to the 14th century. The hike then takes a detour to the historic burial site Dolmen and back to the starting point. Highlights: - Schellenberg Castle - Brotfelsen - Dolmen burial ground

  3. #3 - Waldnaabtal Uferpfad

    4.9 (7)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    start: Waldnaabtal near Falkenberg - log cabin in Waldnaabtal

  4. #4 - Durchs Mühllohbachtal

    4.6 (15)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park near Etzenricht. The entertaining circular hiking route leads through the forest on gravel paths and unpaved roads and is rarely used apart from one or the other cyclist. At the idyllic Mühllohbach and its ponds you can watch insects and birds and enjoy the tranquility of the forest. --- Accessible by bus and train

  5. #5 - Through the Manteler forest

    4.7 (16)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Relaxed circular hiking trail in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This route through the Manteler Forest is good for running or hiking. A great circular route for everyone who longs for a quiet time in nature. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest paths - Brünnlgraben - Clean bounce
  6. Durchs Schweinnaabtal im Pressather Wald

    #6 - Durchs Schweinnaabtal im Pressather Wald

    4.7 (5)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
  7. Rund um Weiherhammer

    #7 - Rund um Weiherhammer

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  8. #8 - Geologischer Lehrpfad Tännesberg

    5.0 (2)·Easy·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-friendly nature trail in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. On this entertaining circular hike you get an insight into the course of the earth's history and the varied geological history of Upper Bavaria using rocks and information boards along the way. The route leads from the starting point of the nature trail north of Tänneberg along well-developed dirt roads or forest paths. All in all, this is a very relaxed and informative route that is ideal for the...

  9. #9 - Waldwanderung südlich Rothestadt

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  10. #10 - Muehlbueschweg

    4.9 (4)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Muehlbueschweg south of Etzenricht invites you to take a leisurely walk with the family. The entire time you walk through the forest, occasionally accompanied by small streams. Highlights of the hike: - Oedgraben - idyllic forest trails - Muehllohbach
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Where is the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Leutchenberg Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 72 reviews. This trail is 2.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 518 ft.

What is the longest dog-friendly trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest dog-friendly trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Through the Manteler forest. This trail is estimated to be 7.4 mi long.

How many dog-friendly trails are in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

There are 14 dog-friendly trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These dog-friendly trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 160 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Through the Manteler forest has the most elevation gain for dog-friendly trails with 728 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Von Rupprechtsreuth zum Großen Weiher, which has 708 ft of elevation gain.

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