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Best forest trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

Best forest trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

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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 - Volcanic Landscape Rauher Kulm Yellow - Blue lines

    4.7 (88)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Small variant of the Rauer Kulm loop, Bavaria. The ascent to the Rauther Kulm summit is a little rocky, but generally easy to do. The highlight is the approx. 20-metre-high viewing tower. This offers a beautiful view of the region. Parking is available directly at the starting point. The Kulmterrasse restaurant is also located there (note opening times). Highlights: - Rauer Klum observation tower - Great views

  3. #3 - 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...

  4. #4 - Uferpfad-Runde Waldnaabtal (lang)

    4.9 (14)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Wonderful riverside hike in the Waldnaabtal nature reserve, Bavaria. The hike leads into the deep forests around the wild and romantic Waldnaab valley. The river meanders sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly through the rustic landscape and there are always huge rocks by the water. As the route runs through somewhat wild nature, the hike occasionally leads over sticks and stones, roots, steps and narrow bridges. The start is at the "Blockhütte" hiking car park. It is possible to stop off at...

  5. #5 - Rauher Kulm Volcanic Landscape - Lower Circular Path

    4.8 (13)·Moderate·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail on the Rauher Kulm volcano The Rauhe Kulm, 682.5 m, is a volcano that has never erupted. It has been protected as a natural monument since 1949 and in 2013 it was named “Germany’s most beautiful natural wonder” by the Heinz Sielmann Foundation. On this easy hike, you first walk around the striking basalt cone before you climb to the 25-metre-high lookout tower in the Upper Palatinate Forest in Bavaria.

  6. #6 - Hike Lerautal 2: To the Hohes Baeuml rock group

    4.7 (18)·Moderate·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-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

  7. #7 - Waldnaabtal

    4.6 (19)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Fairytale hike through the romantic Waldnaabtal, Bavaria. Experiencing the wildly romantic and original nature reserve Waldnaabtal between Falkenberg and Windischeschenbach is always worthwhile and beautiful. As part of the Goldstein quality hiking trail, the route leads through the ancient valley to the dominant Falkenberg Castle. The way passes rock formations shrouded in legends and legends, colossal granite rocks, and the Falkenberg Forest. Most of the time, the route follows the murmur...

  8. #8 - Waldnaabtal Uferpfad

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

  9. #9 - Tour auf den Rauhen Kulm

    5.0 (11)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Panoramic hike to the Rauhen Kulm, Bavaria. The hike begins at the Weha hiking car park and in one round up the 681 m high Rauher Kulm mountain. Ascending it goes over shady forest paths. Since the entire route is quite short, it is also suitable for tours with children. Highlights of the hike: - Volcanic landscape - Kuhhubel - Rough Kulm

  10. #10 - Silberhuette - Grosser Rabenberg

    4.2 (12)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Relaxed circular hike in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From Silberhütte, the route leads over the Entenbühl and through the Kreuzstein nature reserve to Havran (German: Großer Rabenberg) in the Czech Republic. The way back leads along natural paths directly along the German-Czech border. Highlights of the hike: - Observation tower on the Havran (Großer Rabenberg) - Entenbühl - Path along the German-Czech border
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Where is the best forest trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best forest trail to hike 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 forest trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: Hauptroute. This trail is estimated to be 275.7 mi long.

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

There are 158 forest trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These forest trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 619 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: Hauptroute has the most elevation gain for forest trails with 25,803 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Leuchtenberg Cycle Route, which has 22,795 ft of elevation gain.

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