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Schönsee

Welcome to Schönsee, a charming destination in the district of Schwandorf. Situated in the Upper Palatinate Forest and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Schönsee is a place of peace and relaxation.

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Attractions in Schönsee


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Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 1,455.2 km
Duration 369:45 h
Ascent 16,973 m
Descent 15,746 m

The European long-distance path E6 is an ambitious project that is intended to run continuously from northern Finland to Turkey. On the German ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Upper Palatine Forest
On the Nurtschweg around Stadlern
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.3 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 510 m
Descent 510 m

Great circular route from Stadlern towards Schönsee, continuing to Dietersdorf, where we shortly after meet the Nurtschweg, which leads us along ...

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from Uwe Stanke,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty S0 difficult
Distance 51.9 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 1,146 m
Descent 1,146 m

Round route in the Upper Palatinate and Bohemian Forest from Schwarzach bei Stadlern to Stadlern, to the Reichenstein castle ruins (874 m), to the ...

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from Franz-Xaver Six,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Bike · Upper Palatine Forest
Border crossings on the green roof of Europe
recommended route Difficulty S1 moderate
Distance 55.9 km
Duration 5:40 h
Ascent 1,090 m
Descent 1,090 m

About 40 km northeast of Schwandorf, on both sides of the Czech border, there is a charming and varied landscape on the green roof of Europe with ...

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from Hermann Böhler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Upper Palatine Forest
GOLD EDUCATIONAL TRAIL – Gütting Loop
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 3.5 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 32 m
Descent 32 m

GOLD EDUCATIONAL TRAIL – Gütting Loop

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from Uwe Stanke,   Goldsteig
Long Distance Cycling · Fichtelgebirge
Long-distance cycle route in the Bavarian border area
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 453.9 km
Duration 22:00 h
Ascent 6,284 m
Descent 6,283 m

The long-distance cycle route through the Oberpfälzer Wald Nature Park and the Fichtelgebirge attracts with little-traveled paths and an idyllic ...

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from Antonie Schmid,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Hiking · Upper Palatine Forest
Nurtschweg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 133 km
Duration 40:00 h
Ascent 2,947 m
Descent 2,917 m

The Nurtschweg is one of the best-known long-distance hiking routes in the Upper Palatinate and leads in ten stages from the monastery town of ...

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from Hanna Finkel,   Outdooractive Premium
Mountain Bike · Upper Palatinate Forest
On and around the Bohemian Forest Tower
recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
Distance 56.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 900 m
Descent 981 m

A varied MTB circular route along the Bavarian - Czech border in the area of Eslarn and Schönsee. Two different characters: on the Bavarian side ...

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from Alois Herzig,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Cycling · Thuringian Forest
Bavarian Forest Cycle Route
Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 355.2 km
Duration 21:00 h
Ascent 5,753 m
Descent 5,629 m

On the long-distance cycle route through the Bavarian Forest we have the opportunity to experience almost untouched nature on quiet forest paths.

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from Antonie Schmid,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Cycling · Bavarian Forest
Germany border | Stage 26: Lam to Gaisthal
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 75.8 km
Duration 5:39 h
Ascent 1,269 m
Descent 1,290 m

The goal is to cycle around Germany and finally ride along the inner-German border. This is the stage from Lam to Gaisthal

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from 🗣 Stefan aus Durach,   Community
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The town is known for its picturesque lakes, which are perfect for swimming and boating. The largest lake in the region is the eponymous Schönsee, which is also known as the "Pearl of the Upper Palatinate Forest". Here you can spend some relaxing time on the beach or take a spin on the water.

Besides the lakes, there are many other sights to discover. Visit the historic town hall from the 16th century or the town parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with its magnificent frescoes and ceiling paintings.

Cultural highlights are also plentiful: The annual folk festival attracts visitors from near and far, while the cultural programme of the local theatre regularly offers top-class performances.

Schoensee also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights - be sure to try regional specialities such as grilled bratwurst or fresh beer from local breweries.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the area around Schönsee offers the best conditions for hiking, cycling tours or skiing in winter. The best seasons for this are spring to autumn and December to March. A highlight is certainly the Steinwald Nature Park with its impressive rock formations and meadow landscapes.

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to do in Schönsee: Visit the local indoor swimming pool or enjoy a relaxing wellness treatment in the spa of the hotel by the lake.

Schönsee is a destination that is definitely worth a visit. With this Travel Guide, you will have the most important information for your stay and can look forward to an unforgettable time in this picturesque town.

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