Discover Luhe-Wildenau: rivers, trails and culture

Near Unterwildenau, in the municipality of Luhe-Wildenau, the Haidenaab joins the Waldnaab to form the Naab. This river geography gives the area a specific point of interest: two named rivers meet here and form a third. Koppelberg offers further local attractions, including a forest nature trail and the pilgrimage church of St. Nicholas.

River geography, Koppelberg and a hiking route

Koppelberg has a forest nature trail and is also home to the pilgrimage church of St. Nicholas. The two places appeal to different interests: the trail focuses on the forest, while the church is a cultural and religious landmark. If you like to plan your trip around specific themes, you can explore nature education and sacred architecture here.

The Luhe-Wildenau circular trail is another option for a hike. It is around 14 kilometres long, marked with a red circular disc and runs through the western part of the municipality, on the right bank of the Naab. The route can be shortened at any time; check the trail markers locally.

The Schwanhof golf course is another local option, offering playing and training facilities for beginners and ambitious golfers. Check the current visitor requirements before travelling.

In the wider destination of Neustadt An Der Waldnaab

The district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab is in the Oberpfälzer Wald destination. The wider destination offers activities including hiking, cycling, museum visits and swimming in numerous bathing waters.

One notable cycling and hiking option in this destination is the Bockl: this 52-kilometre route runs from Neustadt an der Waldnaab to Eslarn along a historic railway line. It can be used on foot, by bike or on inline skates. The Bockl is mostly asphalted and traffic-free; gradients along the route rarely exceed 3 percent. The starting point in Neustadt an der Waldnaab is directly accessible by train. Trains run every hour to the line’s terminus on the Nuremberg–Neustadt an der Waldnaab route; from there, you can transfer straight to your bike. Check the timetable before travelling.

Geology and local history take centre stage in Parkstein. The Parkstein basalt cone was added to the list of Bavaria’s 100 most beautiful geotopes in 2003 and was designated a “National Geotope” in 2006. The historical walking tour starts at Landrichterschloss, which houses the Vulkanerlebnis Parkstein Museum. A volcanic eruption is staged there every hour and can be experienced on three levels. Check the current schedule before your visit. Geopark rangers offer guided tours of the basalt wall; check availability in advance.

Speinshart also combines architecture and history. The abbey church is one of the most important Baroque buildings in southern Germany and is distinguished by its Italian High Baroque furnishings. Speinshart Abbey and the historic monastic village of Speinshart, which has been preserved, together form a cultural heritage site of European significance. A public guided tour of the abbey church takes place every Sunday and public holiday at 3 p.m. Check the time before your visit, as tour times may change.

Windischeschenbach offers a culinary tradition in the form of Zoigl beer. There, 17 Zoigl brewers, including 12 traditional communal brewers, take turns serving this speciality beer on weekends in their Zoigl taverns. Numbers and serving dates may change; check the current schedule in advance.

Choose accommodation to suit your travel plans

Compare the location of your accommodation with the places you actually want to visit. This helps you focus your search on the priorities for your stay.

Discover more destinations: Vohenstrauß, Kirchendemenreuth, Pressath, Eslarn, Neustadt An Der Waldnaab, Moosbach, Waldthurn, Kohlberg.

Go to the wider travel overview: Neustadt An Der Waldnaab.