Best trails near Schwarzach
3.7(28 reviews)
Want to check out Schwarzach from the trail? Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schwarzach are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.9 (16)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. One of the most delightful hikes in the Roetz area begins at the Hillstett hiking car park. You cross the picturesque river valley with its dark forests that extend to the banks of the Schwarzach. Over the Schwarzachbruecke at the Alte Wutzschleife, where you can watch the strong currents and the rapids of the Schwarzach, you get to the north side of the Eixendorfer reservoir. Here, hikers experience wonderful views,...
- 4.5 (10)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Let's start at the Bräuhausgarten (public toilet). This beautiful and varied circular hike leads through some forest areas and over beautiful fields with extensive views. The rock formations of the Steinerne Wand and the Schwarzenburg castle ruins with their lookout tower are particularly beautiful. Highlights of the hike: - Schwarzenburg castle ruins with observation tower - Detour to Hillstett (optional) -...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·19.2 mi·Est. 9–10 hrVaried 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...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hiking trail in Schönthal, Bavaria. From the starting point at Rathausplatz, head south across the Schwarzach and then straight onto Uferstrasse. Via the Döferinger Weiher we head in the direction of Elmesbierl. Following the markings you will reach Döfering. Passing the church of St. Ägidius you reach the crossroads at the district road. Following the "Goldsteig" hiking trail, you reach Rhan via the Mühlbierl. Once there, you can refresh yourself in the Rhaner Bad. A forest area...
- 1.0 (1)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the starting point at the Braeuhausgarten (public toilet) it goes over the waterway to the Roedelanger, a leisure area on the Schwarzach. On Neunburger Straße, after the settlement, the path branches off to the left via field paths in the direction of Schwarzachtal. The path meanders romantically along the Schwarzach. Over the bridge at the Alte Wutzschleife you reach the Oberpfaelzer Handwerksmuseum, the reconstructed...
- Hard·11.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried route section in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria Stage 9 of the Burgenweg leads from Thanstein over the stone wall to Bauhof. Follow the Schwarzach for a short distance and hike via Kleinenzenried to the stage destination Flischbach. Highlights: - Thanstein Castle - Schwarzenburg
- Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFrom the starting point at Rathausplatz, head south across the Schwarzach and then straight onto Uferstrasse. Follow this along with the Schwarzachtal cycle path in the direction of the Schwarzachtal. Through the underpass of the bypass road you come to the forest area of the Wachsentratt. It continues over the northern slope of the Kühberg into the Schwarzachtal near Thuraumühle. Beautiful flower meadows, an old mill building and opportunities to cool off in the Schwarzach await the hiker....
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schwarzach?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schwarzach. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schwarzach?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schwarzach is Eixendorfer lake trail, which has a 4.9 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 9.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,210 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schwarzach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schwarzach is Schwarzachtal-Radweg. This trail is estimated to be 36.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schwarzach?
Schwarzach: With an ascent of 3,244 ft, Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 8: Oberviechtach to Rötz has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Schwarzachtal-Radweg with 2,952 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schwarzach?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schwarzach is Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 8: Oberviechtach to Rötz with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.