Best backpacking trails in Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park

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...

Varied section of the north route Goldsteig in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria From the eighth stage, the Goldsteig is divided into a south route and a north route. The eighth stage of the Goldsteig: the north route begins with magnificent views, including the Haus Murach castle. The route leads through the nature reserve Prackendorfer and Kulzer Moos. A number of animal species that are on the red list live here. Highlights: - Special flora and fauna - Nature trail on the...

This route is stage 7 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail in Germany, beginning in Tännesberg and ending in Oberviechtach. The path follows a geological educational trail past St. Jodok pilgrimage church, climbs Wildenstein peak, and merges with the Camino de Santiago before reaching Oberviechtach. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels, as wild camping is strictly prohibited along the route. Hikers should carry a water filter to safely treat surface water from...

This route follows stage 9 of the Goldsteig southern route, a long-distance trail in Germany, beginning in Neunburg vorm Wald and ending in Mappach. The path crosses a small bridge out of the city, traverses a rolling forest and meadow landscape through Poggersdorf, and enters the Bodenwöhrer Forst along the Postlohe educational trail. It then passes the Warbrucker Weiher and runs near the Hammersee before reaching Mappach. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses in Mappach, as...

Popular loop trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Shortly after Kulz and immediately after the Prackendorfer Moos you come to the fork in the Goldsteig. At a crossroads in the middle of the forest, the hiking trail splits into the north and south routes. The southern route is by no means the easier route - on the contrary: while the rear tour continues to climb, slowly but steadily, the route over the southern foothills is characterized by many ups and downs, but also...

Stage 1 of the “Naabtal-Radweg” long-distance cycle path, Bavaria. This is the first stage of the almost 100 km long Naabtal cycle path, which leads from Luhe to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Regensburg through the Bavarian Forest and the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The first stage is around 41 km long, starts in Luhe and ends in Schwandorf. Along the way there are idyllic lakes, ponds and rivers to marvel at, as well as some castle ruins and palace complexes. The start and finish...

Natural route section in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria On the last stage, too, it goes through rustling forests and open corridors. When you arrive in Waldmünchen, you can still spend eventful times here and use the leisure activities on offer. There is a place to stop for refreshments in Treffelstein. Highlights: - Hohenfels natural monument - Treffelstein with dragon tower near the route - Pearl Lake

Popular long-distance hiking trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Since 2015, the Oberpfaelzer Seenweg has connected the Jurasteig via the Erzweg with the Goldsteig and enables unrestricted hiking enjoyment from Franconian Switzerland through the Bavarian Jura to the Bavarian Forest. On around 70 kilometers you can experience the Amberg-Sulzbacher Land, the Oberpfaelzer Seenland and the district of Cham from their most beautiful sides. You will be accompanied on the...

Relaxed long-distance cycle path in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Naab Valley Cycle Path runs over a distance of almost 100 km from Luhe through the Bavarian Forest to Regensburg. The valley of the Naab is known for its romantic places with interesting old towns, as well as for the numerous imposing castle and palace complexes. Most cyclists divide the route into two daily stages. Start and finish as well as many of the larger cities along the way can be reached by...