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Best partially-paved trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

Best partially-paved 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 - 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

  2. #2 - Der Bockl

    4.4 (105)·Moderate·31.6 mi·Est. 12–13 hr
    Family-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...

  3. #3 - Von Grafenwohr nach Mantel

    4.1 (6)·Hard·26.7 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr

  4. #4 - Von Pressath in den Hessenreuther Wald

    5.0 (6)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  5. #5 - Weiden-Trauschendorf

    4.6 (6)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    From Weiden it goes to Trauschendorf to the local Friends of Nature House. The waymark is a green "N" with a red arrow on a white sign.

  6. #6 - 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

  7. #7 - Weiden - Weilhammer - Mantel

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr

  8. #8 - Goldsteig South Route Stage 6: Leuchtenberg - Tännesberg

    3.8 (9)·Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hr
    This route is stage 6 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail in Germany, beginning in Leuchtenberg and ending in Tännesberg. The path leads from Leuchtenberg Castle to Döllnitz, entering the scenic Pfreimd Valley. It follows the Pfreimd River past Trausnitz Castle and the Pfreimdtal Reservoir before ascending via forest paths to the castle ruins on the Schlossberg in Tännesberg. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels in Tännesberg, as wild camping is strictly...

  9. #9 - Moosbach Loop 3

    3.3 (5)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Moosbach, Ödpielmannsberg, beautiful view, Hochholz, Tradlhof, death boards, Netherlands, Mühlschleif, Moosbach. Accessible by bus and train

  10. #10 - Waldwanderung südlich Rothestadt

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
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Where is the best partially-paved trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Volcanic Landscape Rauher Kulm Yellow - Blue lines, which has a 4.7 star rating from 86 reviews. This trail is 2.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 456 ft.

What is the longest partially-paved trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Burgenweg Oberpfalz (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 109.8 mi long.

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

There are 68 partially paved trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 285 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Burgenweg Oberpfalz (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 16,725 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Nurtschweg (Fernwanderweg), which has 11,975 ft of elevation gain.

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