Arrive by bus & train — sustainable hiking in the Upper Palatinate Forest

Tours

21:17 h

50.9 mi

3,950 ft

Phenomenal rock formations, wildly romantic river valleys, castle ruins as witnesses of times long past and all this embedded in a wonderfully rolling low mountain landscape. In Germany’s Upper Palatinate Forest, you can experience the nature of Eastern Bavaria and enjoy it with all your senses – in an absolutely sustainable way. Not only is hiking a sustainable way to get around, but you can also plan your journey to and from the Tours here completely without a car.

Just as you're walking through the dense forest, unexpectedly breathtaking views open up before you, such as those found after the ascent to Haus Murach Castle or the Weißenstein castle ruins. Then, you hike on, always with the sound of rivers like the Waldnaab in your ears, before the smell of beer and a hearty snack leads you straight to the next Zoigl tavern. In the Upper Palatinate Forest, you also find plenty of exciting museums and old towns worth seeking out.

The hikes we’ve put together for you through this beautiful part of Eastern Bavaria are so varied. We’ve selected a total of six sustainable day hikes with refreshment stops, cultural highlights and quiet places in nature. In addition, you’ll find two Tours here where you can get to know the long-distance hiking trails of Goldsteig and Nurtschweg.

While we were planning these Tours, one thing was important to us above all else: that you can reach the most beautiful places in the Upper Palatinate Forest without having to get into your car. For your arrival and departure, you can use public transport without stress. There are good rail connections throughout the entire north-south area of the Upper Palatinate Forest, and you can also take advantage of bus and BAXI connections. You can easily find the right journey at bayern-fahrplan.de (in German).

So, fill your backpack and get ready for your sustainable adventure in the Upper Palatinate Forest.

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Through the Steinwald Nature Park from Marktredwitz to Friedenfels — sustainable hiking in the Upper Palatinate Forest
05:20
11.8 mi
2.2 mph
1,300 ft
1,250 ft
Expert
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This hike corresponds to the first stage of the 660-kilometer Goldsteig, which runs through the Upper Palatinate Forest and the Bavarian Forest. But you can hike it wonderfully as a day tour, which is the perfect start to your discovery tour in the Upper Palatinate Forest.

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On the first stage of the Nurtsch Trail — sustainable hiking in the Upper Palatinate Forest
04:02
11.6 mi
2.9 mph
800 ft
950 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The magnificent Nurtschweg runs along the Czech border over 133 kilometers through the Upper Palatinate Forest. The first stage of the long-distance hiking trail can also be hiked as a day tour. The starting point is Kappl, where one of the highlights of the tour awaits you: the magnificent baroque Trinity…
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On the trail of Doctor Eisenbarth — sustainable hiking in the Upper Palatinate Forest
02:40
6.01 mi
2.3 mph
500 ft
500 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Eisenbarth-Steig takes you from the birthplace of the famous hiking doctor to Haus Murach Castle and back to Oberviechtach. Even in the Baroque period, Doctor Eisenbarth roamed the streets of Germany and on the Eisenbarth-Steig you are, so to speak, following in his footsteps.

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Nabburger Genussmomente — sustainable hiking in the Upper Palatinate Forest
03:08
7.36 mi
2.3 mph
375 ft
375 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
A historic old town, a living museum, an idyllic river and a wide variety of places to stop: We think that sounds like the perfect ingredients for a hike. The Nabburg Moments of Pleasure Tour takes you around the city on a good 12 kilometers from Nabburg.

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Max Reger City to the Goldsteig — sustainable hiking in the Upper Palatinate Forest
02:12
4.96 mi
2.3 mph
575 ft
175 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This hiking tour, which is a good seven kilometers long, begins in the Max Reger town of Weiden in the Upper Palatinate, more precisely in the Max Reger Park. You can easily reach the starting point with one of the many public transport connections that are located in the city center.

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Through the Waldnaab Valley — sustainable hiking in the Upper Palatinate Forest
03:54
9.19 mi
2.4 mph
400 ft
500 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This pleasure tour through the Waldnaabtal begins in Falkenberg. You can easily reach the place by public transport, for example by train to Wiesau and then by bus to Falkenberg. Right at the beginning you can visit the impressive Falkenberg Castle - you will also find the first Zoiglstuben in Falkenberg…
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