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Waidhaus

Welcome to Waidhaus and Neustadt an der Waldnaab, a destination in the heart of Germany! This Travel Guide offers you the best tips for an unforgettable trip to this beautiful place.

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Attractions in Waidhaus


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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
Glasschleifererweg—In the Footsteps of Glass
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 80.9 km
Duration 24:00 h
Ascent 1,033 m
Descent 997 m

Glasschleifererweg—In the Footsteps of Glass

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from Uwe Stanke,   Goldsteig
Bicycle Rides · Upper Palatine Forest
Two at once
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 115.4 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 489 m
Descent 527 m

The route leads from Weiden i.d.OPf. train station via the Paneuropa cycle route and the Bockl cycle route to Eslarn. From there to Oberviechtach ...

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from Heinrich Becher,   Community
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
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 · Upper Palatine Forest
Germany Edge | Stage 27: Gaisthal to Mähring
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 80.4 km
Duration 6:12 h
Ascent 1,386 m
Descent 1,313 m

The goal is to cycle around Germany and finally follow the inner-German border. This is the stage from Gaisthal to Mähring

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from 🗣 Stefan aus Durach,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Upper Palatine Forest
Glass grinder route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 89.1 km
Duration 23:30 h
Ascent 864 m
Descent 864 m

In five daily stages, we hike an 80 km loop that takes us through the Upper Palatinate Forest to the German-Czech border. The cultural-historical ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Trail · Upper Palatine Forest
Nature forest reserve Sulzberg, 756 m
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 291 m
Descent 291 m

With the Waidhauser Schragerln on the »Lust« trail to Sulzberg Many legends revolve around the border-adjacent Waidhauser land. It is said that ...

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from Eva Krötz,   Rother Bergverlag
Bicycle Rides · Upper Palatine Forest
Bockerl cycle route on June 17, 2023
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 61.5 km
Duration 4:10 h
Ascent 158 m
Descent 278 m

Bockerl_Radweg Today on the scenic Bockl cycle route from Eslarn to Neustadt a.d.Waldnaab. Family- and senior-friendly cycle path on a former ...

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from Ede Heimerl .,   Community
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Discover the region

Geographically, Waidhaus is located in Bavaria, close to the Czech border. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills and dense forests. In Neustadt an der Waldnaab, on the other hand, you will find the river of the same name as well as picturesque half-timbered houses.

Sights relevant to tourism include Friedrichsburg Castle from the 17th century and the impressive St. George's parish church in Neustadt an der Waldnaab. A visit to the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is also definitely worthwhile!

Cultural highlights include the annual culture and heritage festival or the traditional Kirwa (church fair), which is celebrated with music and dancing.

For culinary connoisseurs, there are numerous restaurants serving regional specialities such as bratwurst or draught beer.

The region around Waidhaus is perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking or cycling - the spring and summer months are particularly beautiful. In winter you can also enjoy skiing on the nearby Osser.

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to do: for example, visit one of the museums in Neustadt an der Waldnaab or take part in a wine cellar tour.

In summary, Waidhaus and Neustadt an der Waldnaab are definitely worth a visit - here you will find nature, culture and culinary delights at the highest level. Visit us soon!

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Reviews

  • January 27, 2019
    Marco Eichinger
    Ich bin den Weg von Nord nach Süd in fünf Tagen gelaufen. Die Landschaft ist über weite Strecken unspektakulär. Aber sie strahlt absolute Ruhe aus
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    Written January 27, 2019
    Long Distance Hiking
    Nurtschweg
  • June 14, 2017
    Georg Luft 
    June 11, 2017
    super Strecke, die ich in Variationen so auch schon gefahren bin. Danke für's Einstellen und die super Beschreibung(en) samt Bildern.
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    Written June 14, 2017
    Bicycle Rides
    Two at once
  • March 14, 2017
    Daniel Seekamp
    Vor einigen Jahren wurde der E6 im Wendland großräumig verlegt. Die gezeigte Strecke entspricht daher nicht mehr der Markierung vor Ort. Im Übrigen kann ich den E6 gerade im Wendland wärmstens empfehlen.
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    Written March 14, 2017

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