Best trails near Drachselfels

Scenic loop near Waldkirch in the Upper Palatinate Forest. From the Planerhöhe car park near Waldkirch, it first goes around the Drachselfels, then up to the Brotfelsen. From here it is a short walk to the Schellenberg castle ruins, whose history dates back to the 14th century. The hike then takes a detour to the historic burial site Dolmen and back to the starting point. Highlights: - Schellenberg Castle - Brotfelsen - Dolmen burial ground

Popular loop in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria (DEU/CZE). The striking Schellenberg ruins are reached right at the start of the hike. The route then crosses the German-Czech border and climbs the Havran. Back on the German side, the Hubertus Chapel at Entenbühl is passed and the route then returns through the forest towards Waldkirch. The start is at the Planer Höhe car park. There are no refreshment stops along the way, so some provisions should be taken with...

--- Accessible by bus and train

--- Accessible by bus and train

Rock formations

This mountain bike route starts in Weiden in der Oberpfalz and winds through the rugged landscapes of the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The trail leads past the Gaisweiher, a serene lake nestled in the woods, before heading toward the border. The terrain features a mix of forest paths and technical sections that require steady handling. This journey offers a wonderful chance to experience the deep silence of the cross-border forests, where the natural scenery remains largely...

Accessible by bus and train hut

Natural route section in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria On the fourth stage you walk along impressive rock formations, springs and of course through the dense green of the Upper Palatinate Forest. There are refreshment stops just before and in Neukirchen. Highlights: - Waldnaab spring - Goldbach spring - Flossenbürg near the route