Rötz, a charming town in the Cham region of Germany, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hiking lovers. The geographical location of Rötz offers a variety of opportunities for hiking and exploring the picturesque landscape.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Rötz
Hiking Trail
· Upper Palatine Forest
Goldsteig N 08: Oberviechtach - Rötz/ Bauhof
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
Open
24 km
7:30 h
605 m
589 m
Through the Prackendorfer and Kulzer Moos nature reserve
Hiking Trail
· Bavarian Forest
Goldsteig N 09: Rötz - Herzogau
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
Open
30.7 km
9:00 h
584 m
437 m
Rötz - Herzogau: This day hike... ...leads mainly through the Schwarzach valley. Right at the beginning there is a great view - with good visibility in the...
Hiking Trail
· Schwarzwihrberg bei Rötz
Swisstrack hike to the Schwarzenburg castle ruins on Schwarzwihrberg (barrier-free)
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
1.7 km
0:50 h
171 m
0 m
Hiking on forest road in the natural forest reserve to the Schwarzenburg castle ruins on Schwarzwihrberg.
Hiking Trail
· Bavarian Forest
Schwarzwihrberg and Eixendorfer Reservoir
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.9 km
4:00 h
261 m
261 m
Schwarzwihrberg and Eixendorfer Reservoir
Beautiful circular hike from Bauhof up to the Schwarzenburg castle ruins and over the Stone Wall to the Sattelhütte. Through Stockarn it goes down to the Eixendorfer reservoir and then to Hillstett, where you can stop for a break. Over the Goldsteig, it goes back up to Bauhof.
Hiking Trail
· Upper Palatine Forest
Eixendorfer Seeweg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.5 km
4:00 h
39 m
39 m
Eixendorfer Seeweg
The circular route starts above the reservoir bridge at the hiking car park. We go to the bridge and descend via a staircase. There we turn left and start on a meadow path. Past a bathing beach, it doesn’t take long before the meadow path becomes a forest path and later a trail. This is really spectacular, it always runs along the shore, sometimes flat and sometimes quite steep over it. That’s a lot of fun. At the end of the Eixendorf reservoir, we cross a bridge over the Schwarzach and via the Wutz loop, we reach the old Neunburg - Rötz railway line. We then follow this for the next few kilometers. Below Gütenland, it continues on a nice path and trail again. This way, we circle the Eixendorf reservoir and soon reach the reservoir bridge again. Anyone wanting to shorten the route can return via the bridge to the hiking car park, saving about 2 km. We continue following the path and soon reach the dam; from here, it goes uphill again and after some time, we stand back at the starting point of our hike.
A really great hike around the lake, especially the trail on the north side is really spectacular!
Hiking Trail
· Upper Palatine Forest
Oberpfälzer Seenweg 4: Poggersdorf - Hilstett
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.5 km
3:37 h
180 m
186 m
Oberpfälzer Seenweg 4:
The last stage of the Oberpfälzer Seenweg takes us from Poggersdorf via Kleinwinklarn and Stetten to Gütenland, where we meet the Eixendorfer Reservoir and follow it for the next kilometers to Hilstett.
Hiking Trail
· Bavarian Forest
Goldsteig N9 Kleinenzenried to Prosdorf
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
21.4 km
6:00 h
375 m
360 m
Goldsteig tour N9 - From Kleinenzenried via Steegen along the Schwarzach to Rhan and Döfering. Passing the Thuraumühle mill, we head up to the Engelberg and then to our destination in Prosdorf.
Hiking Trail
· Upper Palatine Forest
Goldsteig N8, N9 Kulzer Moos to Kleinenzenried
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.3 km
4:26 h
344 m
367 m
Goldsteig tour N8 and N9 from Kulzer Moos (at the fork between the north and south routes) via Thanstein to the Schwarzwihrberg with the "stone wall" and then down into the Schwarzach valley. Via the old "Bockelbahn" railway past Rötz and along beautiful forest paths to Kleinenzenried.
Hiking Trail
· Bavarian Forest
Around the Schwarzwihrberg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10 km
3:03 h
324 m
324 m
Circular route to the Schwarzenburg ruin, Stone Wall, Eibenstein, Schellhof, Wutz loop and back to Bauhof
Hiking Trail
· Bavarian Forest
Eixendorfer Reservoir and Rocky Wall
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.5 km
3:30 h
258 m
258 m
Eixendorfer Reservoir and Rocky Wall
Great circular hike from the district of Bauhof down to the Schwarzach and along the bank path at the Eixendorfer Reservoir to Stockarn. Via the Sattelhütte and the Rocky Wall, it goes up to the Schwarzwihrberg castle ruins and returns via the Totentruhe.
The special feature of this area lies above all in its varied nature. From gentle hills to dense forests and breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys - every hiking enthusiast will find his or her personal paradise here. The best seasons for hiking in Rötz are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful colours.
There are numerous tourist attractions along the hiking routes in Rötz. An absolute highlight, for example, is Rötz Castle, which sits majestically on a hill and offers a fantastic panoramic view of the town. The ruins of Neunußberg Castle are also worth a visit - they tell exciting stories of times gone by.
For families with children, short hikes around the idyllic reservoir near Rötz or along the Regen River are particularly suitable. Here, little adventurers can playfully explore their surroundings and have a lot of fun.
Some recommended hiking routes lead through the nearby Bayerwald National Park or along the Goldsteig, a well-known long-distance hiking trail in Bavaria. These routes offer a variety of scenic highlights and guarantee unforgettable nature experiences.
In Rötz there are also well-signposted hiking trails suitable for beginners or less experienced hikers. These routes often lead along the picturesque riverbanks or through idyllic forests and invite you to take leisurely walks.
Whether you are interested in challenging mountain hikes, relaxing walks with the family or adventurous explorations - you are guaranteed to find the right hiking route in Rötz. The impressive landscape, coupled with the numerous sights, make this region a true paradise for all nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. So lace up your hiking boots and set off on a voyage of discovery through enchanting Rötz!
There are numerous tourist attractions along the hiking routes in Rötz. An absolute highlight, for example, is Rötz Castle, which sits majestically on a hill and offers a fantastic panoramic view of the town. The ruins of Neunußberg Castle are also worth a visit - they tell exciting stories of times gone by.
For families with children, short hikes around the idyllic reservoir near Rötz or along the Regen River are particularly suitable. Here, little adventurers can playfully explore their surroundings and have a lot of fun.
Some recommended hiking routes lead through the nearby Bayerwald National Park or along the Goldsteig, a well-known long-distance hiking trail in Bavaria. These routes offer a variety of scenic highlights and guarantee unforgettable nature experiences.
In Rötz there are also well-signposted hiking trails suitable for beginners or less experienced hikers. These routes often lead along the picturesque riverbanks or through idyllic forests and invite you to take leisurely walks.
Whether you are interested in challenging mountain hikes, relaxing walks with the family or adventurous explorations - you are guaranteed to find the right hiking route in Rötz. The impressive landscape, coupled with the numerous sights, make this region a true paradise for all nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. So lace up your hiking boots and set off on a voyage of discovery through enchanting Rötz!
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