At Unterwildenau in the municipality of Luhe-Wildenau, the Haidenaab joins the Waldnaab to form the Naab. This confluence gives the river landscape a clear point of reference: two named rivers meet here to form the Naab. For planning purposes, you can divide your stay between local destinations and possible excursions in the wider Neustadt an der Waldnaab travel destination.

River landscape and destinations in Luhe-Wildenau

There is a nature trail on the Koppelberg, where the pilgrimage church of St. Nicholas also stands. This brings together a nature theme and a cultural attraction at a named location. If you plan to visit the nature trail, check in advance whether it is currently accessible.

The Luhe-Wildenau circular route runs through the western part of the municipality, on the right bank of the Naab. The hiking route is around 14 kilometres long and marked with a red circular disc; it can be shortened at any time. This lets you adjust the planned distance instead of having to cover the entire route. Check the markings on site before following the route.

The Schwanhof golf course offers another activity, with playing and training opportunities for beginners and ambitious golfers. Golf thus complements the woodland and hiking themes with a focus of its own. If golf is part of your plans, check the current visitor arrangements before travelling.

Excursions in the wider Neustadt an der Waldnaab travel destination

The Neustadt an der Waldnaab district is part of the Upper Palatinate Forest destination. Activities there include hiking, cycling, museum visits and swimming in numerous bathing waters. This wider area offers additional themes for a stay, distinct from the local destinations in Luhe-Wildenau.

The Bockl is a longer route: this 52-kilometre trail runs from Neustadt an der Waldnaab to Eslarn along a historic railway line. It can be used on foot, by bicycle or on inline skates. Most of the Bockl is paved and traffic-free; gradients exceed 3 per cent only rarely. Compared with the approximately 14-kilometre circular route in Luhe-Wildenau, it is considerably longer and offers several ways to get around. You can take the distance and your preferred type of tour into account when planning.

The start of the Bockl in Neustadt an der Waldnaab is accessible by train. Trains run hourly to the terminus of the Nuremberg–Neustadt an der Waldnaab line; from there, you can transfer directly to a bicycle. Check the timetable before travelling if you plan to use this option.

Parkstein also offers its own cultural and museum attraction in the wider Neustadt an der Waldnaab travel destination. The historic circular walk begins at Landrichterschloss, which houses the Vulkanerlebnis Parkstein museum. A volcanic eruption is staged there every hour and can be experienced across three levels. As times may change, check the current schedule before your visit.

Plan your stay

If you are looking for a holiday apartment, first decide which destinations will shape your stay: the river landscape, Koppelberg and the circular route in Luhe-Wildenau, or excursions as well, such as the Bockl and the Vulkanerlebnis Parkstein in the wider Neustadt an der Waldnaab travel destination. This distinction helps you plan your accommodation around the visits you have in mind, without requiring a fixed itinerary.

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