Oberpfälzer Wald

Arrive comfortably by train, then up to the saddle and just go cycling! This is possible on this approximately 58 kilometer long cycle path, because it starts directly at the station in Untersteinbach.Along the idyllic course of the river you drive past historic churches and castles via Pfreimd, Trausnitz, Burgtreswitz and Moosbach to Lohma. From here you cycle on Bavaria's longest Bahntrassenradweg, the Bockl cycle path. Via Eslarn - known for its Kommunbrauhaus, in which the cult beer of the Upper Palatinate Forest, the Zoigl, is brewed - it goes to Tillyschanz to the border crossing to the Czech Republic.Tip: If you want to go further, you can easily link this tour to the Naabtal Cycle Path.

This idyllic tour through the Haidenaabtal starts in Bayreuth and ends after about 96 kilometers in Oberwildenau. From Haidenaab at Speicherersdorf you cycle quite relaxed along the course of the same name Haidenaabquelle on flat or downhill running route.Via Kastl you reach Pressath with the recreational and recreational facility "Kiesi-Beach". Continue along the valley over Schwarzenbach and coat to Unterwildenau. On the way countless, in the meantime filled with groundwater from the quarry remind you of the pebble and sand mining that occurred during this century. The water areas are now used for recreation or as a biotope to preserve biodiversity and are ideal for refreshing-idyllic breaks on your bike ride.

This 25 kilometer round trip (signposted as "NEW 18") starts in Schwarzenbach. Here, the Radlpoint offers you the ideal entry, whether you arrive by train or car.The flat stretch is ideal for families with children. Along the Haidenaab you reach the Kiesi Beach on the outskirts of Pressath, which invites you to cool off for a while with its large sunbathing lawn, children's playground and kiosk. Continue through shady forests, interrupted by gravel and sand pits, which recaptures nature. In Dießfurt, the popular leisure area with its two lakes offers you the best opportunity to refresh yourself and enjoy the sun.Along the Creussen-Radweg you reach back to the starting point Schwarzenbach. From there you also have access to the Haidenaab Cycle Path.

At about 90 kilometers, the cycle path classic in the Upper Palatinate Forest leads you from Luhe-Wildenau to the gates of Regensburg - mostly along the natural course of the Naab. Probably the most striking feature are the numerous castles along the route, for example the castle Lengenfeld or the castle ruin Kallmünz. This cycle path is only heavy because of the total length. If you do not want to cycle the entire route in one day, you can, for example, stop in Overnight in Schwandorf.Historic towns on the Naab make this tour a cultural highlight. In Nabburg, for example, the medieval old town is almost completely preserved and worth a visit. Take a quick detour to the Oberpfälzer Freilandmuseum Neusath-Perschen and learn a lot about rural working and living in times past. In the district town of Schwandorf, numerous guided tours, such as the historic rock cellars, offer interesting insights into the city by the river. On the other hand, you can relax and unwind in the wellness bath Bulmare - in the beautiful sauna landscape your well-deserved relaxation awaits you.Along the Naab many places can be reached by train - so there is no obstacle to an uncomplicated arrival and departure.

Is the Waldnaab just a bit undecided - or a convinced frontier worker? Its source towers close to the silver hut on the Green Roof of Europe and on the first few kilometers it changes sides several times before deciding on Bavaria instead of Bohemia.Whatever her motivation is: as you cycle along her run, she offers you pure variety. From the lonely forests of the Bavarian-Bohemian border you drive down into the impressive Tirschenreuther pond pan, through the wild and romantic Waldnaabtal and the Zoiglbier places Falkenberg and Neuhaus. On the way to Neustadt you have to leave the Waldnaab once in a while, but then it slowly becomes wider and accompanies you faithfully through pastures to Unterwildenau.From here it flows on as Naab - and guess: Of course there's also the Naabtal bike path, if you want to go further ...

Water and volcanoes are the defining elements of Kemnather Land. On the carp cycle path, you take a small round trip in the footsteps of the fantastic carp - the colorful fish sculptures are ambassadors for the "land of the 1000 ponds", as the region is also known.After starting in the historic old town of Kemnath, a short detour to the Waldeck castle ruins is worthwhile: the panoramic view of the extinct volcanic cones and some pond chains gives you an overview of the next kilometers. The Naturerlebnisbad Immenreuth is perfect for a refreshment in between - and thanks to an ecological soil filter, the water is even chlorine-free.Continue in the Gabellohe. Pure enjoyment of nature awaits you here around the Hirschberg and Heidweiher - this is the motto to breathe deeply and recharge your batteries before you roll back to Kemnath.

From the Zoiglbier place Falkenberg this tour takes you through the nature reserve Waldnaabtal with its wild and romantic ensemble of water, forest and rock. You wander past bizarre stone formations such as the chamber car and the butter barrel to the log cabin. There you can take a relaxing break and strengthen yourself (closed on Mondays).Continue along the shore path directly along the banks of the Waldnaab. After the table stone, you make your way across the Mühlnicklweiher on the other side of the river and a rustic sunken path on the way back to Falkenberg.In the historic center at the foot of the castle you will find several Zoiglstuben, the traditional inns Zum Goldenen Stern and Zum Roten Ochsen and the Hutza-Café. Check in any case the bargains in the Zoiglkalender: zoiglbier.de/zoigltermine.

"The star determines the way" - this is the motto of this culinary route, which runs on a route of 48 kilometers on the quality trail Goldsteig. The guild sign of the Zoigl brewer, the star, gives you the direction. The complete long distance hiking trail on the Goldsteig has a length of 660 kilometers and runs from Marktredwitz to Passau.The start is in Wiesau. Via the Zoiglbier-place Falkenberg with its imposing castle you reach the Zoigl capital Windischeschenbach with the district Neuhaus. There are 15 Zoiglwirte, who in turn serve their self-brewed Zoigl and serve tasty snacks - perfect for a break. Look in advance on the Zoiglkalender after the bargains: zoiglbier.de/zoigltermine. If you want to do the tour in two stages then you can look for a night camp here.Continue to the district town Neustadt an der Waldnaab, where the popular bottom-fermented beer is served in two Zoiglstuben. Again, it is worth a look in advance in the Zoiglkalender.Via Wilchenreuth you reach the Max-Reger-town Weiden in der Oberpfalz, from where you can easily reach the starting point by train.

So barefoot can be a Baroque tour: On the way from the monastic city Waldsassen to the famous Holy Trinity Church Kappl you have the agony of choice, where and how often you stop. Just follow the trail marked 5.Through the Kapplwald you will make a pilgrimage to the imposing pilgrimage church. There, the Kappl awaits you with a Baroque architectural work of art - and the traditional Kapplwirt right next door, on Sundays even with Angus-Weiderind from our own rearing on the regional menu.So strengthened it goes over the baroque Rosenkranzweg back to Waldsassen - and to the next stop: From the Bavarian court on the inn Prinzregent Luitpold to the monastery guesthouse St. Josef awaits you Oberpfälzer inn and beer culture at its best.

A tour for true Bierge (h) nießer: Because Bodenwöhr is mainly known for the probably best wheat beer in the world of the brewery Jacob. The associated brewery inn is located directly on the Hammersee and this is where you start your hiking tour on the art and waterway.You follow the shore path towards the nature reserve Weichselbrunner Weiher. Here you cross a small bridge and walk past the Schlossberg towards Blechhammer until the Goldsteig access road meets the main route of the high-quality path marked with a yellow S. This you follow until shortly before Birkhof.On the path marked with a blue S you walk via Hinterrandsberg back to Bodenwöhr. Here you can end the day in the cozy beer garden directly on the lake with a wheat beer.