Upper Palatinate Forest
Germany's most castle-rich corner
Der Oberpfälzer Wald trägt den Beinamen "Land der 1000 Burgen". Bedeutende Adelsgeschlechter haben hier gelebt. Auf dem Burgenweg wird die Geschichte erlebbar.
World record wooden ball
The world's largest wooden sphere is located in the Upper Palatinate Lake District! The wooden sphere at Steinberger See is 40 meters high.
Zoigl
Der Zoigl ist ein untergäriges, unfiltriertes Bier, das nur in der nördlichen Oberpfalz zu genießen ist. Seit 2018 gehört es zum immateriellen Kulturerbe Deutschlands.
On the road in the region with the most castles
Germany's
Upper Palatinate Forest
The Upper Palatinate Forest stretches along the Czech border from Bad Neualbenreuth to the Cham-Further Depression. From a tourism perspective, the area encompasses the three districts of Tirschenreuth, Neustadt ad Waldnaab, and Schwandorf, as well as the independent city of Weiden and the town of Marktredwitz. Thus, the Upper Palatinate Forest encompasses the following areas:
In addition to the numerous forests, guests will discover a remarkable number of ponds and lakes. In the south, the largest lakes in Eastern Bavaria invite you to swim, dive, and splash around. The Upper Palatinate Lake District was enriched with another attraction in 2018: the Wooden ball adventure at Lake Steinberger At 40 meters high, it is the world's largest wooden circular structure. Over 30 activity and adventure stations challenge your dexterity and balance.
- Steinwald Nature Park
- Stiftland holiday region
- Waldnaab Valley
- Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park
- Upper Palatinate Hills
- Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park
- Upper Palatinate Lake District
- Southern Naab and Vils
In addition to the numerous forests, guests will discover a remarkable number of ponds and lakes. In the south, the largest lakes in Eastern Bavaria invite you to swim, dive, and splash around. The Upper Palatinate Lake District was enriched with another attraction in 2018: the Wooden ball adventure at Lake Steinberger At 40 meters high, it is the world's largest wooden circular structure. Over 30 activity and adventure stations challenge your dexterity and balance.
Our cycling tip
The Upper Palatinate Cycling World
Through six adventure worlds right across the Upper Palatinate Forest.
The Upper Palatinate Cycling World is the new, extended cycling circuit through the Upper Palatinate Forest! The area encompasses the districts of Tirschenreuth, Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Schwandorf, and the independent city of Weiden in der Oberpfalz. The 500-kilometer main route traverses the entire holiday region. The trail consists of a total of six themed worlds, ranging in length from 85 to 155 kilometers. Of these, the adventure worlds "Forest and Valleys," "Zoigl and Fish," and "Volcanoes and Geological History" lead through the Steinwald region. Breathtaking views, hidden corners, and cyclist-friendly hosts await you!
- Forest and Valley Adventure World, Erbendorf, 104 km
- Zoigl and Fish Adventure World, Neustadt ad Waldnaab, 147 km
- Volcanoes and Earth History Adventure World, Neuhaus, 112 km
- Adventure world of pleasure and culture, Weiden, 143 km
- Adventure World of Legends and Stories, Pfreimd, 155 km
- Water Worlds Adventure Park, Schwandorf, 85 km
Unser Wandertipp
The nature navigation system on the Goldsteig
Since summer 2019, 100 information points have been located at selected natural highlights along the Goldsteig Trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest. The goal is to highlight natural treasures steeped in history, those that are easily overlooked along the trail or only become apparent upon closer inspection. At these points, interested visitors will be able to access background information on their smartphones using a QR code.
All locations of the Nature Navigator in the Steinwald & Waldnaabtal:
- Waldeck – Waldeck Castle Ruins
- Pfaben – Red deer enclosure
- Platte – Upper Palatinate Tower
- Hiking car park Weißenstein – Basalt horses
- Weißenstein – Weißenstein Castle Ruins
- Kibitzstein – Kibitzstein rock gate
- Friedenfels – Forest Cemetery of the Lords of Notthafft
- Haferdeckmühle – Haferdeckfelsen
- Muckenthal – Land of a Thousand Ponds
- Wiesau – Wiesau Forest Lakes
- Falkenberg – Falkenberg Castle
- Falkenberg – Falkenberg municipal brewery
- Waldnaabtal – The enchanted chamber wagon
- Waldnaabtal – Sauerbrunnen
- Waldnaabtal – (Devil's) Butter Churn
- Waldnaabtal – Hammermühle / Organic enjoyment in the Steinwald
CONTACT
Upper Palatinate Forest Tourism Center
Tirschenreuth district
Mähringer Straße 7,95643 Tirschenreuth
Phone: 09631 88-223
