Best trails near Kiebitzstein

Charming Loop in the Steinwald Nature Park, Bavaria. This route leads through the Steinwald Nature Park to the Weißenstein castle ruins. The castle was built in the 11th century and was a fortified position as early as the 13th century. In the 14th century, the castle passed to the Nothafft nobility, who continued to expand it. Destroyed and rebuilt several times during the various battles for the Bavarian throne, it was completely abandoned in 1550. It starts at the Marktredwitzerhaus...

Varied circular hiking trail in the Steinwald Nature Park, Bavaria. A lot of variety is guaranteed on this circular hike in the Steinwald. From the starting point, the trail leads to the ruins of Weißenstein Castle, an impressive rock castle. Continue past the castle rock and the Wolfsgrube until you finally reach the summit of the Platte. From the Oberpfalz tower there, you can enjoy magnificent views over the extensive forest landscape. In winter in particular, there may be closures along...

This route follows stage 1 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail from Marktredwitz to Passau, beginning in Marktredwitz and ending in Friedenfels. The trail leaves the Auenpark, passing a natural outdoor pool and rural fields before ascending into the heart of the Steinwald Nature Park. Hikers encounter the Basaltpferdchen rock formations, the medieval Weißenstein castle ruins with its panoramic keep, the Kibitzstein rock arch, and quiet woodland paths leading into Friedenfels. Overnight...

Idyllic route section in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria The first stage of the Burgenweg leads through the beautiful cultural landscape of the Steinwald Nature Park and is a nice start to the long-distance hiking trail. It starts at the parking lot in Marktredwitz (the starting point can also be reached by bus and train). Walk south and follow the course of the Kössein for a while to Waldershof. If you want, you can make a short detour to the castle and look for a place to stop for...

Marked hike from Waldeck in the Steinwald Nature Park. This route can be used as an access route to the Goldsteig long-distance hiking trail or as an independent hike. From Waldeck "Oberer Markt" it goes through the stone forest with moderate inclines on forest roads and partly paved forest paths to the Weißenstein castle ruins. There are always beautiful viewpoints along the way and refreshment stops halfway. ---- Accessible by bus and train

The scenic Steinwald-Trailrunde offers a beautiful journey through deep forests and unique granite rock formations. Starting at the Pfaben hikers' parking lot, the loop follows wide forest paths up toward a local deer enclosure. The trail smoothly transitions into singletracks and root-covered paths leading directly to the historic Weißenstein castle ruins. Continuing past the Trinity Chapel and Schlossfelsen, the route reaches the highest point of the nature park at the Platte, where the...

This route is stage 9 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria; this specific segment starts in Fuchsmühl and ends in Neusorg. The path leads from the pilgrimage town of Fuchsmühl into the heart of the Steinwald Nature Park, passing the impressive Hackelstein rock formation. The itinerary climbs toward the historic ruins of Weißenstein Castle and the Oberpfalzturm observation tower on the Platte summit, offering panoramic views of the Fichtel Mountains before descending...