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Vilseck

Welcome to Vilseck, Amberg-Sulzbach - a destination in Germany that is definitely worth a visit! Located as part of the Upper Palatinate Jura, this region offers a breathtaking landscape of hills and forests as well as numerous lakes and rivers. The town of Vilseck itself lies at the foot of a mountain and is overlooked by the impressive Dagestein Castle.

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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 70.1 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 172 m
Descent 172 m

Five Rivers Cycle Route: Day Route 2 - Through the Broken Gneiss Landscape (The Original) The circular route from Amberg invites you to explore ...

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from Uwe Stanke,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.6 km
Duration 3:22 h
Ascent 69 m
Descent 69 m

Beautiful hike from Vilseck to the quiet wetlands of the Vilsecker Mulde.

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from Thorsten Günthert (www.best-mountain-artists.de),   Community
Hiking Trail · Bayerischer Jura
To the snow heather near Vilseck
Premium content Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 160 m
Descent 160 m

Circular hike near Vilseck: Nature, Dagestein Castle, and rare snow heather. Forests, ponds, and beautiful views make this tour especially varied.

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from Dr. Konrad Lechner,   Wandermagazin
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 · Nürnberger Land
Wallenstein-Tilly-Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 89.1 km
Duration 24:00 h
Ascent 1,115 m
Descent 1,063 m

The Wallenstein-Tilly-Path is maintained by the Upper Palatinate Forest Club and connects seamlessly to the Albquerweg (Franconian Albverein) from ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 68 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 193 m
Descent 193 m

Nice day route from Hirschau to Amberg, via Hahnbach to Vilseck along the Vils valley bike path and back to Hirschau via Freihung and Ehenfeld.

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from Christian Wiesend,   Community
Hiking Trail · Bayerischer Jura
From Gumpfenhof to Schlicht and back
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.6 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 40 m
Descent 40 m

Great hike mostly on country roads, through the forest and along the Vils. You walk a small part with the Vilstal hiking trail. Very nice hike, ...

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from Sand Ra,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Bayerischer Jura
Vils Valley hiking trail - from the source to the mouth
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 85 km
Duration 21:10 h
Ascent 635 m
Descent 766 m

The Upper Palatinate Vils flows for almost 90 kilometers from its source in Kleinschönbrunn to its mouth in the Naab at Kallmünz. Along the way, it ...

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from Hubert Zaremba,   Community
Hiking Trail · Bayerischer Jura
Devil's hiking trail from Kreuzberg
Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 23.7 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 278 m
Descent 278 m

Devil's hiking trail from Kreuzberg  continuously marked Start and finish at the church on Kreuzberg - parking available no difficulty

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from Karl-Heinz Schießl,   Community
Hiking Trail · Bayerischer Jura
Devil's Stone Trail Vilseck
Difficulty easy
Distance 12.4 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 186 m
Descent 185 m

The entertaining route leads through valleys and over hills, connecting viewpoints, sunken lanes, small shrines, as well as a deer enclosure and a ...

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from Hubert Zaremba,   Community
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Visitors can discover many tourist attractions here, including Dagestein Castle from the 12th century or Theuern Castle from the 17th century. Cultural highlights are, for example, the Vilseck town museum or also the annual concerts as part of the Amberg Music Festival.

But there is much more to experience! The surrounding area is home to many culinary specialities such as breweries and wineries as well as traditional restaurants serving regional cuisine. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are numerous opportunities for hiking through the forest or along rivers such as the Vils or Naab. Cycling on the many cycle paths is also very popular.

The best seasons for outdoor activities are spring to autumn, when the weather is mild and nature shows its full splendour. But what can you do when it rains? Don't worry - even then Vilseck has plenty to offer! Some indoor activities include bowling at the Sulzbach-Rosenberg bowling centre or swimming at the Bulmare adventure pool.

Where is the best place to go in Vilseck, Amberg-Sulzbach? That depends on personal taste! Some of the most popular places are Dagestein Castle with its panoramic view of the surrounding area or the Hirschwald nature reserve. A walk through the historic town centre of Vilseck is also always worthwhile.

Overall, Vilseck, Amberg-Sulzbach is a destination that has something to offer for everyone - be it culture and history or nature and outdoor activities. With this travel guide you are well prepared for an unforgettable trip to Germany!

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