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Thanstein

Welcome to Thanstein, a charming destination in the district of Schwandorf, Germany. This Travel Guide provides you with everything you need to know about the geographical location and special features of Thanstein, as well as tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities and outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Thanstein


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Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Around the Schwarzwihrberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10 km
Duration 3:03 h
Ascent 324 m
Descent 324 m

Circular route to the Schwarzenburg ruin, Stone Wall, Eibenstein, Schellhof, Wutz loop and back to Bauhof

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Long Distance Hiking · Fichtelgebirge
The Goldsteig - The Northern Route
Premium content Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 405.9 km
Duration 124:00 h
Ascent 10,238 m
Descent 10,452 m

The Goldsteig trail extends to the edge of the Upper Palatinate Forest and then splits into two variants. The southern route runs across the ...

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Hiking Trail · Upper Palatine Forest
Goldsteig N 08: Oberviechtach - Rötz/ Bauhof
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Open
Distance 24 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 605 m
Descent 589 m

Through the Prackendorfer and Kulzer Moos nature reserve

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Hiking Trail · Upper Palatine Forest
Goldsteig S8 Kulzer Moos to Neunburg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.8 km
Duration 2:56 h
Ascent 138 m
Descent 234 m

Goldsteig route 8 S from Kulzer Moos to Neunburg vorm Wald Hike from Kulzer Moos, past the Goldsteig fork for the South and North routes, over ...

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Hiking Trail · Upper Palatine Forest
Goldsteig N8, N9 Kulzer Moos to Kleinenzenried
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.3 km
Duration 4:26 h
Ascent 344 m
Descent 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 ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Bavarian Forest
The Burgenweg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 169.4 km
Duration 46:00 h
Ascent 3,006 m
Descent 2,980 m

The Burgenweg is a hiking trail of about 170 km in northern Bavaria that shows us the wealth of castles in the Upper Palatinate as well as the ...

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Hiking Trail · Upper Palatine Forest
Goldsteig S8 Hof (near Oberviechtach) to Kulzer Moos
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.9 km
Duration 4:36 h
Ascent 337 m
Descent 378 m

Goldsteig S8 from Hof near Oberviechtach via Obermurach, the Kätzelsberg, Hohenthal to Neudeck and into the Kulzer Moos with a circular route ...

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Hiking Trail · Upper Palatine Forest
Kulzer Moos Nature Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.2 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 8 m
Descent 8 m

Kulzer Moos Nature Trail Along meadow paths to Kulzer Moos, across a bridge walkway through the moor and past dead trees back to the starting ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Fichtelgebirge
The Goldsteig – The South Route
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 354.7 km
Duration 105:00 h
Ascent 7,169 m
Descent 7,389 m

The Goldsteig stretches to the edge of the Upper Palatinate Forest and then splits into two variants. The South route runs over the charming high ...

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Hiking Trail · Upper Palatine Forest
Goldsteig S 08: Kulzer Moos - Neunburg v.W. junction
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Open
Distance 23.9 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 473 m
Descent 604 m

Through the wild and romantic Murnthal to the Palatinate town

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Thanstein is idyllically situated at the foot of the Upper Palatinate Forest and surrounded by a breathtaking natural backdrop. The region is characterised by its numerous hiking trails that lead to the most beautiful places in the area. Whether you are planning a leisurely family hike or a challenging mountain tour - you are guaranteed to find the right offer here.

One of the best-known sights is Thanstein Castle - an impressive building from the 11th century with a fascinating history. Another highlight is Schwarzenfeld Castle with its beautiful baroque garden as well as Ensdorf Monastery with its magnificent church.

Culture enthusiasts will also get their money's worth in Thanstein: The annual cultural festival "Music Summer" attracts guests from near and far and offers a varied programme for young and old.

Thanstein also has a lot to offer gourmets: Be sure to try the regional specialities such as the famous Zoigl beer or hearty dishes like grilled sausage or roast pork with dumplings.

And what to do when it rains? Why not visit the Bulmare adventure pool in Burglengenfeld or take a trip to nearby Regensburg - one of the most beautiful cities in Germany.

In summary, Thanstein is definitely worth a visit. Whether nature lovers, culture lovers or epicures - everyone gets their money's worth here. Come by and experience for yourself what this charming destination has to offer!

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  • July 27, 2025
    Daniela Wilhelm
    July 26, 2025
    Schöne Runde, durch zauberhaften Märchenwald, tollem Rundumblick von der Schwarzenburg. Super ausgeschildert.
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    Written July 27, 2025
  • May 25, 2025
    Ronny Bö
    May 25, 2025
    Schön gemütlich
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    Written May 25, 2025
  • November 10, 2024
    Renate Becher 
    Spektakulär im Herbst und Nebel
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    Written November 10, 2024
  • May 16, 2021
    Markus Sigl
    May 16, 2021
    Traumtour, sehr abwechslungsreich!
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    Written May 16, 2021
  • April 17, 2019
    Michael Kieslich
    Top Tour. Klasse Trails.
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    Photo: Michael Kieslich, CC BY, Community
    Written April 17, 2019
  • October 21, 2017
    Wolfgang B.
    Abgesehen vom Weg südlich des Eixendorfer Sees ohne besondere Highlights. Komplett fahrbar (einmal Treppen), meist auf Schotter, Waldwegen, hin und wieder Trails und Teer. Für versierte Fahrer in zwei Stunden machbar. In Summe eine nette Runde.
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    Bridge over Lake Eixendorf
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    Written October 21, 2017
  • September 30, 2015
    Bernhard Mohr
    Tour am 28.09.2015, die Wanderung sind wir in entgegengesetzter Richtung ab dem Feriendorf Glasgarten gelaufen. Das erste Drittel ohne größere Highlights, danach erfolgte ein steiler Aufstieg durch den Wald zur Steinernen Wand. Man hat die Möglichkeit, diese auf einem einfachen Weg zu umgehen, jedoch empfehle ich den schwierigeren Felsweg zu gehen, es lohnt sich! Nach der Felswand kommt man zur Burgruine und nach einem kurzen Aufenthalt geht es Berg ab durch einen (Ur)Wald. Das letzte Teilstück ab Bauhof führt zuerst über einen Feldweg hinab zur rauschenden Schwarzach zum Ausgangspunkt Glasgarten. Die Tour ist beeindruckend und macht Lust auf mehr.
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    Written September 30, 2015
  • July 14, 2014
    Toni Artmann
    July 03, 2014
    Tolle Tour mit vielen Highlights! Von Rötz gehts hoch zur Burgruine am Schwarzwihrberg (706 m), über die Steinerne Wand (Achtung: Trail für technisch versierte Fahrer!) zur Sattelhütte. Von da um den Eibenstein weiter nach Thanstein, an den Steinbrüchen vorbei zum Prackendorfer Steinbruch (rekultiviert, Bademöglichkeit). Bei Frauenhäusl wieder hoch nach Dautersdorf (Wallfahrtskirche Schönbuchen) und über einen herrlichen Trail runter nach Kröblitz. Der Rückweg führt über den Schwarzachtal-Radweg rund um den Eixendorfer Stausee (Bademöglichkeit) zurück nach Rötz. In Hillstett besteht noch die Möglichkeit zur Einkehr beim "Salzfriedl". Die Tour führt meist auf sehr gut fahrbaren Forstwegen und abwechslungsreichen Trails. Wer die Tour abkürzen möchte, kann von Thanstein direkt nach Dautersdorf über den Schönbuchen-Trail nach Kröblitz fahren.
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    Written July 14, 2014
  • November 26, 2012
    Outdooractive Redaktion
    Hallo Jonas, uns haben die Bilder und die Beschreibung Deiner Tour so gut gefallen, dass wir uns entschlossen haben, diese als "Top-Tour" auszuzeichnen! Weiterhin viel Spaß auf unserem Portal, Matthias aus der outdooractive.com Redaktion.
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    Written November 26, 2012

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