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Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab

Windischeschenbach

Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab

Windischeschenbach

The Top 9 Gorges around Windischeschenbach

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 9

to choose from around Windischeschenbach. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Windischeschenbach.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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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Butter Barrel (Waldnaab Valley)

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Geologists say that the granite lumps in the river bed come from a rock fall. A completely different explanation is given by the Falkenberg knight Kuno, who once again stalked …

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Waldnaab Valley

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A real adventure for young and old. Even the little ones will enjoy the walk. There's no chance of getting bored here. :)

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Doost Granite Boulder Field

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The Dost Nature Reserve is a sea of boulders. Due to its idyllic location and the mighty boulders along the Girnitz stream and on the flat valley slopes, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers.

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Girnitz Stream in the Doost Nature Reserve

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A large number of large, rounded granite boulders lie along the Girnitz stream in the flat valley. It represents an impressive example of the effect of eroding forces on a granite rock body.

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Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve

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Worth a visit every day. Morning-hour most beautiful

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Great Devil's Kitchen

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The Great Devil's Kitchen presents itself as a deep valley with piled-up granite giants and invites you to discover it. No wonder that people used to tell each other gruesome legends about such mysterious backdrops.

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Tischstein and Alt Neuhaus in Waldnaabtal

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Very nice rock formation, you have to see it :)

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Waldnaab Valley

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A wild, romantic river valley that invites hikers, cyclists and mountain bikers to discover.

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The Top 9 Gorges around Windischeschenbach

Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve

Butter Barrel (Waldnaab Valley)

Waldnaab Valley

Doost Granite Boulder Field

Girnitz Stream in the Doost Nature Reserve

Waldnaab Valley Nature Reserve

Great Devil's Kitchen

Tischstein and Alt Neuhaus in Waldnaabtal

Waldnaab Valley

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Most popular routes around Windischeschenbach

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