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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Upper Palatinate

Upper Palatinate’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Upper Palatinate. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 10, 2025

Great Osser

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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 …

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Rauchröhren rock formation

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The smoke tubes are a classic hiking destination that is worth visiting.
Striking rocks that are also used for climbing.

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Great Riedelstein

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From the highest elevation of the Kaitersberg at 1,132 meters, you have a fantastic panorama to all sides. The peak of the Great Riedelstein is decorated in 1909 for the hometown poet Maximilian Schmidt erected monument.

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Weißenstein Ruins

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In the heart of the Steinwald Forest, on a rocky outcrop, stands the well-preserved ruins of Weissenstein Castle. At the end of the 13th century, a simple fortified castle already …

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Stone city with the "Two Brothers"

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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 …

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Höllbachtal Trail

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Sturdy shoes are advisable and surefootedness is required.

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Höllbach Valley (Hölle) Nature Reserve

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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 …

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Cross rocks

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The Kreuzfelsen is 999 meters high and part of the elongated Kaitersberg. On the rocky summit is a huge summit cross including summit book. From here you have a very good view of Bad Kötzting and the front Bavarian Forest.

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Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve

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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 …

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Vogelherd Grotto

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The Vogelherdgrotte is an impressive karst cave near Krottensee. It consists of Franconian dolomite (Malm). The cave experiences heavy recreational use.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Upper Palatinate

Great Osser

Rauchröhren rock formation

Great Riedelstein

Weißenstein Ruins

Stone city with the "Two Brothers"

Höllbachtal Trail

Höllbach Valley (Hölle) Nature Reserve

Cross rocks

Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve

Vogelherd Grotto

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