Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Natural Park

Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Natural Park is located in northeast Bavaria on the border to the Czech Republic. With a total surface area of 138,000 hectares, the territory includes the entire rural district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, the southern parts of the rural district of Tirschenreuth, and the urban district of Weiden in der Oberpfalz.

Rest and relaxation in the heart of nature – Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Natural Park is the ideal place to get some peace and gather new strength for the challenges to come. With its untouched flora, unique fauna, and impressive natural phenomena, the natural park invites you to make an unforgettable excursion into the great outdoors. Use the many different possibilities for hiking and explore the bizarre rocky landscapes, ruggedly picturesque creek valleys, and the basalt cone which was created during the Tertiary in the southernmost volcanic region in Bavaria.

And Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Natural Park has even more to offer: apart from unparalleled nature, you can see the deepest borehole on Earth, animated volcano eruptions, the longest cycle path in Bavaria that was once a railroad line, the legendary philosophers’ stone, and the most beautiful castle ruins in the Upper Palatinate in Flossenbürg. As an outdoor recreational paradise, the northern Upper Palatinate Forest is wonderful for families with children – there are exciting natural spectacles awaiting our little adventurers.

And the cultural and culinary specialties of the region will impress you too. How about a cozy evening in a traditional “Zoiglstub‘n” enjoying a smooth, bottom-fermented beer and a hearty cold meal full of all kinds of Upper Palatinate delicacies?

For nature lovers and passionate hikers to amateur geologists to culinary explorers – Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald is always worth a visit. Come and visit.

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