Best hard 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...

Varied route section in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria Stage 8 of the Burgenweg leads from Oberviechtach to the southeast. Through forests and across meadows and fields it goes to Thanstein with its castle. There are also places to stop for refreshments here. Highlights: - Murach Castle near the route - Kulzer moss - Thanstein Castle

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

Near-natural route section in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria Close to the Czech border, you walk through deep forests with unique flora and fauna to Stadlern. There are restaurants in Lindau. Highlights: - Reichenstein castle ruins - Image of grace "Our Lady" from the 14th century Stadlern

On the quality hiking trail along the Goldsteig through the mysterious Murnthal to the Schönbuchen pilgrimage chapel. Highlights: - Goldsteig, one of the ten best hiking trails in Germany - Schönbuchen pilgrimage chapel near Dautersdorf - Warberg rest chapel - Remains of an earlier castle complex with a well that has been preserved - naturally occurring kingfishers