Attractions in Upper Palatinate

Quaint mountain hut with a large beer garden in the open air, hospitality and good visibility.

If someone speaks of the hiking area around the Großer and Kleiner Osser, you often hear the name "Matterhorn of the Bavarian Forest". Although this comparison might also be applied … read more

Unique point on the predicate trail Goldsteig. As you climb through the smoke tube into the debris field, the slopes and cliffs of the Steinbühler Gesenkes seem almost alpine with … read more

This karst rock labyrinth is absolutely overwhelming. You can quickly understand how the name comes about when you stroll through the alleys, squares and streets that have been carved into … read more

The “Kleiner Arber” shelter, also known as Chamer Hütte, is located on the southern slope of the Kleiner Arber at an altitude of 1,298 meters and invites you to take … read more

Great place at confluence of Vils and Naab. Narrow streets, artists' village, house in the rock

In the middle of the stone forest stands on a rock spur the well-preserved castle ruins Weissenstein. At the end of the 13th century there was already a simple fortified … read more

Along with the Regensburg Cathedral, the Stone Bridge is Regensburg's most important landmark. When construction began in 1135, the Stone Bridge is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture and the … read more

Other than the name suggests, it is just heavenly there. The nature reserve runs to a large extent on the Wiesent and the most impressive section, the hell, is a … read more

The Höllbachtal is wild and romantic at the same time, you make your way over hill and dale through the rocky forest gorge, always accompanied by the roar of the … read more

The Regensburg Cathedral of St. Peter is one of the most important Gothic achievements in Bavaria. With its towers that can be seen from afar, the cathedral is the focal … read more

The Vogelherdgrotte is an impressive karst cave near Krottensee. It consists of Frankendolomit (Malm). The cave experiences a strong recreational use.

But you can also enjoy this place wonderfully if … read more

In the middle of the Upper Palatinate Forest between Falkenberg and Windischeschenbach lies the wild and romantic Waldnaab Valley, also known as the “Grand Canyon of the Upper Palatinate”. The … read more

To get to the summit, a little surefootedness is required. It goes over rocks. Ties are attached to the few slightly more difficult places. So it is very easy to … read more

Very nice hike over the meandering path. After the stairs go up the rock right side. It is a so-called mushroom rock: The heavy boulder sits on a base of small circumference. Fascinating.

If the Große Arber is too crowded, a visit to the Kleiner Arber is worthwhile. Instead of large gravel paths, there are mainly small paths here. You'd think Little Arber … read more

The Höllbachtal is wild and romantic at the same time, you make your way over hill and dale through the rocky forest gorge, always accompanied by the roar of the … read more

Impressive view of the building.

The northernmost city in Italy, so Regensburg is also called. Why? Visit Regensburg and you will see for yourself.

Named after the Götterhalle of Norse mythology, the Walhalla was built in 1842 at the behest of King Ludwig I. Here since the construction significant personalities of the Germanic language … read more