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Waldmünchen

Welcome to Waldmünchen, a destination in eastern Germany that is well worth a visit. Situated at the foot of the Bavarian Forest and close to the Czech border, this charming town offers a wealth of activities to suit all tastes.

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Attractions in Waldmünchen


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Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Klammerfelssteig
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.1 km
Duration 1:12 h
Ascent 136 m
Descent 136 m

Klammerfelssteig A great round on the Goldsteig near Herzogau. We start in Oberherzogau and hike just under a kilometer on a pleasant forest road ...

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from Uwe Stanke,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Waldmünchen - Cerchov
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.4 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 523 m
Descent 523 m

Waldmünchen - Cerchov round route From Waldmünchen, go to the border and then continue via Brunnhäusl up to the Cerchov with its viewing tower ...

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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 14 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 429 m
Descent 429 m

From the Lixenrieder Rock Labyrinth up to the Gibacht Circular route from Lixenried to the eponymous rock labyrinth and then over seven peaks of ...

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from Uwe Stanke,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Goldsteig N9, N10 Prosdorf to Furth i. Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20 km
Duration 6:20 h
Ascent 640 m
Descent 761 m

Goldsteig tour N9 and N10 from Prosdorf near Waldmünchen via Herzogau, the Klammerfelsen, to the Gibacht with its Pfennigfelsen, the "Drei Wappen ...

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from Uwe Stanke,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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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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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Mountain Bike · Upper Palatinate Forest
Reiseck, Cerchov, Silber- and Perlsee from Althütte
recommended route Difficulty S0 difficult
Distance 75.6 km
Duration 7:40 h
Ascent 1,283 m
Descent 1,283 m

Circular route from Althütte via Berghof Gibacht to Reiseck. Then on to Cerchov and up to Zavist in the Czech Republic. Via Schwarzach near ...

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Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Goldsteig N9 Kleinenzenried to Prosdorf
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.4 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 375 m
Descent 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 ...

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Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Geiganter Zwirenzlweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 244 m
Descent 244 m

Geiganter Zwirenzlweg From Geigant up to the Zwirenzl with fantastic views and some small scrambling sections. 

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from Uwe Stanke,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Bike · Bavarian Forest
Trans Bayerwald Stage 1: Furth im Wald - Rötz
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 47.9 km
Duration 5:16 h
Ascent 898 m
Descent 843 m

At the start of the Trans Bayerwald, you go from the dragon city Furth im Wald up to the Gibacht mountain massif. From there it mostly goes ...

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Waldmünchen is known for its picturesque location between the hills and forests. The town also has some special features such as the historic town fortifications with towers, gates and walls, as well as numerous churches dating from the 14th to 18th centuries.

The tourist attractions are Friedrichsburg Castle, a 17th century baroque castle with an impressive collection of artworks; the local history and handicrafts museum with exhibits on the history of the region; and the lookout tower on the Kulmberg mountain, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the countryside.

Cultural highlights include the annual folk festival in August and various concerts and theatre performances throughout the year.

When it comes to culinary specialities, be sure to try the traditional Bavarian cuisine - hearty dishes such as pork knuckle or liver dumplings are popular here.

There are many options for outdoor activities: Hiking through the Bavarian Forest National Park or along the Regen River; cycling on well-marked routes through the surrounding area; swimming in one of the many lakes or outdoor pools nearby; skiing in winter on the surrounding slopes.

Waldmünchen is worth a visit at any time of year. In spring and summer you can experience nature in full bloom, while in autumn the forests shine in brilliant colours. In winter, Waldmünchen transforms into a snowy landscape with plenty of opportunities for skiing and tobogganing.

It is particularly beautiful on the lakeside of the Perlsee or during a walk through the town park. Even if it rains, there are plenty of activities - visit the museum of local history and handicrafts or relax in one of the thermal baths in the region.

Overall, Waldmünchen is a charming destination known for its picturesque location, historical sights and diverse outdoor activities. It is definitely worth a visit!

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  • April 29, 2026
    Ludwig
    April 28, 2026
    Eine sehr schönes Erlebnis. Die Wege super ausgeschildert und Bänke für das Piknik ausreichen vorhanden.
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    Written April 29, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Antoniussteig
  • June 08, 2025
    Gerhard Wanninger 
    June 08, 2025
    Sehr schöne Tour, zum Empfehlen
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    Written June 08, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Dreiwappenweg (Fu09)
  • June 03, 2025
    Fabian Hartung
    June 03, 2025
    Eine sehr schöne Rundwanderung, die zunächst mit einem saftigen Anstieg beginnt. Sobald man aber das "Felsenlabyrinth" erreicht hat, sind die letzten Höhenmeter des ersten Aufstieges entspannter zu laufen, da man aufgrund der Landschaft ohnehin regelmäßig stoppt. Die Felsenformationen hier sind äußerst eindrucksvoll. Anschließend erfolgt zunächst eine weitere Wegstrecke, bis man das Glaskreuz am Reiseck mit Weitblick gen Südosten erreicht. Zuvor hatte ich die Wegführung zur Dachsriegel-Berghütte nicht verstanden, da es hier nichts zu sehen gab. Auch die weiteren Aussichtspunkte Tannenriegel, Kreuzfelsen und Pfennigfelsen sind eigentlich sehr schön, durch die Vegetation sieht man aber teils nur bedingt in das Tal... Der kurze Schlenker zur Tschechischen Grenze mit dem Dreiwappen-Felsen ist allein historisch interessant. Nach dem Pfennigfelsen ist die weitere Wegstrecke leider überwiegend "langweilig". Am Berghof Gibacht besteht noch die Möglichkeit einer preisgünstigen Rastpause und dann geht es gen Burgstall als quasi Abschluss. Die Aussicht hier ist super schön und glücklicherweise durch die Bäume nicht versperrt. Insgesamt eine empfehlenswerte Tour, auch wenn diese mit 5 Stunden bei etwas über 14 km und 504 hm recht langwierig ist.
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    Written June 03, 2025
  • September 10, 2023
    Günther Rackl 
    Schöne Runde, nur im ersten Stück durch den Wald ist der Weg teils kaum noch existent und man muss noch ein eingezäuntes Stück umgehen. Sonst alles prima!
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    Written September 10, 2023
    Trail Running
    Around the Chercov
  • April 26, 2023
    Stefan Altrichter 
    April 25, 2023
    Perfekte Feierabendrunde! Schmale Pfade, felsige Abschnitte, tolle Aussichten. Empfehlung!
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    Written April 26, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Klammerfelssteig
  • April 26, 2023
    Stefan Altrichter 
    April 25, 2023
    Klein aber fein! Schöne felsige, schmale Pfade, in der Höhe in einem gemäßigtem Auf und Ab am Kamm entlang. Als Feierabendrunde absolut zu empfehlen!
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    Written April 26, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Klammerfelssteig
  • January 05, 2022
    Jonathan Förster 
    January 05, 2022
    Sehr schöne Tour, auch im Winter, wenn noch nicht soviel Schnee liegt!
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    Written January 05, 2022
  • September 11, 2021
    Christoph Seeßelberg
    Schöne, abwechslungsreiche Wanderung. Der felsige Gipfelaufbau des Zwirenzel ist sehenswert, ebenso die tolle Aussicht von dort. Wir haben die Wanderung von Moosdorf aus gemacht. Dort kann man sein Fahrzeug auch abstellen.
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    Written September 11, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Zwirenzelsteig
  • September 11, 2021
    Christoph Seeßelberg
    Kleine, schöne, abwechslungsreiche Wanderung. Die in der Beschreibung angegebene leckere Einkehr in Liskova liegt jedoch nicht am Weg, sondern erfordert eine zusätzliche kurze Autofahrt.
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    Written September 11, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Perlsee
  • April 20, 2021
    Lisa Kager
    Haben schon fast den ganzen Goldsteig durch. Absolut empfehlenswert. Sehr schöne Etappe.
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    Written April 20, 2021
  • March 28, 2021
    Karin Stelzer
    Einfach toll!
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    Written March 28, 2021
  • March 28, 2021
    Karin Stelzer
    Immer wieder ein Genuss!
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    Written March 28, 2021

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