Eslarn: Views, Water and Hiking Trails

Eslarn brings together views from Stückberg, water at Atzmannsee and bird species in the spa park, along with a variety of hiking trails. Whether you’re looking for a summit and tower, a lake shore with a gentle slope or connections to other routes, these specific destinations offer different ways to plan your trip.

Stückberg: Views, Tower and Forest Playground

Stückberg in Eslarn is 808 metres high, and its observation tower stands 32 metres tall. Hike to the summit along circular trail 24. Climb the tower via 144 steps and enjoy the views from its outdoor gallery. The wildlife park at Stückberg has a spacious forest playground with seating.

There are also various nature-themed features around the wildlife enclosure: quiz boards cover forests, water and animals. Eslarn Wildlife Park also has an insect hotel, a tree telephone, a wooden sound game and a barefoot trail. An information pavilion and a nature navigation point stand at the entrance to the playground and wildlife enclosure. Free parking is available at the wildlife park.

Atzmannsee: Water, Tennis and Winter Activities

The shore at Atzmannsee slopes gently into the water, making it suitable for children to splash around. The Atzmannsee leisure complex has four sand tennis courts. If you’re planning to play tennis, check their availability in advance. In winter, the complex offers ice skating and Bavarian curling; check local conditions before your trip.

Bird Species in the Spa Park

The bird park is in Bürgermeister-Karl-Roth Spa Park in Eslarn. Its nine large aviaries are home to around 200 native and 50 exotic bird species. This adds a distinct bird-watching focus to the forest and water destinations.

Hiking Trails with Different Destinations

Bruckhof Circular Trail No. 20 crosses the Loisbach and passes Roßtränkmühle before reaching the “Atzmann” hiking junction. There it meets the Wallenstein-Tilly Trail, the Glass Grinder Trail and the access route to the Goldsteig. While circular trail 24 leads to the summit and observation tower on Stückberg, the Bruckhof circular trail provides directions to other named trails. Check local trail markers before setting out.

In the broader destination of Neustadt An Der Waldnaab

The district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab lies in the Oberpfälzer Wald destination. The district’s tourist activities include hiking, cycling, museum visits and swimming in numerous bathing waters. One regional route is the Bockl: this 52-kilometre trail follows a historic railway line from Neustadt an der Waldnaab to Eslarn and can be used on foot, by bike or on inline skates.

The Bockl is mostly paved and traffic-free; gradients along the route rarely exceed three per cent. Neustadt an der Waldnaab is directly accessible by train. Trains run hourly to the terminus of the Nuremberg–Neustadt an der Waldnaab line, where you can transfer directly to a bike. Check the timetable before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Leuchtenberg, Weiden In Der Oberpfalz, Kirchendemenreuth, Schwarzenbach, Floß, Pressath, Kohlberg, Moosbach.

View the broader travel overview: Neustadt An Der Waldnaab.