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Moosbach: parks, mini golf and glass culture

On the eastern edge of Moosbach lies the eight-hectare Gruberbach Generational Park, a recreational area with trails, a small larch grove and numerous places to sit. This means paths for exercise and places to relax are side by side on the same grounds.

The Generational Park also has an 18-hole mini golf course. It complies with the guidelines of the German Minigolf Association and is suitable for competitions. The course is open seasonally; bear this in mind when planning if mini golf is an important part of your stay.

The 80 km Glass Grinder Trail offers a cultural and historical perspective on glass. This circular hiking trail passes through Moosbach and Burgtreswitz and explores the topic of glass along the way. Check current trail conditions before setting out. Burgtreswitz Castle Museum also offers a connection to the subject: during guided tours of the castle, visitors can see glass, porcelain, coins and a model of a glass polishing workshop, among other exhibits.

In the wider destination of Neustadt An Der Waldnaab

The district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab is part of the Upper Palatinate Forest destination. The area’s tourist offerings include hiking, cycling, museum visits and swimming in numerous bathing waters. This broader regional setting offers additional things to explore, distinct from the specific experiences available in Moosbach, when planning your trip.

The Bockl along a historic railway line

The Bockl is a 52 km route from Neustadt an der Waldnaab to Eslarn. It follows a historic railway line and can be used on foot, by bike or on inline skates. Most of the route is paved and traffic-free; gradients rarely exceed 3 percent. The starting point in 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 your bike. Check the timetable before travelling.

Geology and a volcanic experience in Parkstein

Parkstein’s basalt cone was added to the list of Bavaria’s 100 most beautiful geotopes in 2003 and received the designation “National Geotope” in 2006. At the Parkstein Volcano Experience, a volcanic eruption is depicted every hour and can be experienced on three levels. Check the current schedule before your visit, as timings may change.

Baroque culture in Speinshart

Speinshart Abbey Church is one of the most significant Baroque buildings in southern Germany and is notable for its Italian High Baroque interior. Speinshart Abbey and the historic village of Speinshart, which has been preserved, together form a cultural heritage site of European importance. A public guided tour of the abbey church takes place every Sunday and public holiday at 3 p.m. Check the tour time before your visit.

Zoigl in Windischeschenbach

Regional food culture adds another distinctive note: in Windischeschenbach, 17 Zoigl brewers, including 12 traditional communal brewers, take turns serving this beer speciality in their Zoigl taverns on weekends. If you plan a visit, check in advance which weekend the beer will be served.

This can help you decide what kind of trip you want before looking for accommodation.

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Destinations within Moosbach include Burgtreswitz, Ragenwies and Ödpielmannsberg.

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