Best long trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park
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
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- 4.5 (28)·Moderate·10.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrNature-rich running route in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park from Grafenwöhr. The route is mostly very flat with a varied landscape of arable land, wooded forests and small hamlets. The easily accessible paths are made of gravel, sand or paved bike paths. At the beginning a long straight stretch with little shade, then mainly through the forest. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.6 (19)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrFairytale 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...
- 4.4 (107)·Moderate·31.6 mi·Est. 12–13 hrFamily-friendly railway route through the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The starting point of this wonderful cycle route is right at Neustadt railway station, so it is possible to travel here easily by public transport. The route runs along the former Neustadt-Eslarn railway line, across the Flosser Land and into the resort town of Eslarn, where numerous leisure activities await. At weekends between May and October, the Bocklweg shuttle bus with bicycle trailers runs on the...
- 4.3 (5)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows stage 3 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail from Marktredwitz to Passau, beginning in Falkenberg and ending in Neuhaus. The path leads through the romantic Waldnaabtal nature reserve, tracing the riverbanks past giant granite rock formations like the Kammerwagen, Tischstein, and Blockmeer. Hikers pass the historic Waldnaabtal-Museum inside Burg Neuhaus at the segment's end. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels in Falkenberg and...
- 3.9 (4)·Hard·17.9 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried MTB tour in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Pure nature awaits bikers on this 28 km long loop between Windischenbach and Falkenberg. You ride almost constantly through the forest, always following the course of the Waldnaab. In Falkenberg, a short detour to the local castle, which was first mentioned in 1154, is worthwhile. Highlights of the tour: - Waldnaabtal nature reserve - Castle Falkenberg - Muehlnickelweiher - varied trails - Waldnaabtal Museum in...
- 4.7 (17)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxed 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
- 4.1 (9)·Hard·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried route section in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria The fifth stage of the Burgenweg begins in Oberhöll and continues south. Via Oedenthal and Roggenstein it goes to Leuchtenberg, where the Leuchtenberg Castle is located. You can also find refreshment stops here. Highlights: - Wolfslohklamm - Leuchtenberg Castle
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