Experience the diversity of the Upper Palatinate on two wheels on over 500 kilometres of perfectly signposted cycle paths. And right in the middle of it all: the Hollerhöfe in Waldeck near Kemnath, your charming country hotel and perfect starting point for eventful days in the saddle.
Cycling through the Upper Palatinate Forest - and the perfect accommodation to go with it: the Hollerhöfe
The sun on your back, a fresh breeze in your face and the nature of the Upper Palatinate Forest close enough to touch - that's a cycling holiday in the Upper Palatinate Cycling World.
The Upper Palatinate Cycling World: Six adventure areas - a large cycle tour through the Upper Palatinate Forest
The Upper Palatinate Cycle World is no ordinary cycle route network, but a journey of discovery in eight stages and six themed adventure tours ranging from 85 to 155 kilometres in length. Cycle the entire cycle circuit once or learn to love the Upper Palatinate Forest on one of the six circular tour adventure worlds: from ‘Forest and Valleys’ to ‘Water Worlds’, an exciting combination of unspoilt countryside, picturesque villages, regional cuisine and cultural highlights awaits you.
To the entire Upper Palatinate Cycle World main route: click here
The individual worlds of experience
Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: Experience the forest and valleys
Difficulty: medium
Duration: 7.00 h
Length: 103.7 km
(Optional) Start: Erbendorf
Highlights along the route: Experience Glasschleif, forest contemplation trail ‘Resl von Konnersreuth’, Waldnaabaue adventure world, forest adventure trail at Glasberg Waldsassen and Schweinmühle, Waldnaabtal nature reserve
Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: Zoigl and fish experience
Difficulty: difficult
Duration: 9.53 h
Length: 148.8 km
Start: Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab
Highlights along the route: Zoiglorte Windischeschenbach-Neuhaus, Falkenberg and Mitterteich, Upper Palatinate Fishing Museum, Himmelsleiter observation tower, Tirschenreuth pond pan
Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: A world of enjoyment and culture
Difficulty: medium
Duration: 9.32 h
Length: 143.4 km
Start: Weiden i. d. Oberpfalz
Highlights along the route: Old town hall & weekly market in Weiden, Burgtreswitz Castle, district educational garden ‘Garden of the Senses’, Zoigl, Bockl cycle path (Bavaria's longest railway line cycle path)
Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: Experience volcanoes and the history of the earth
Difficulty: medium
Duration: 7.30 h
Length: 112 km
Start: Windischeschenbach
Highlights along the route: GEO centre at the KTB, Waldeck castle ruins (right next to us!), Rauher Kulm, Parkstein volcano experience, Parkstein basalt cone
You can start this tour directly at our Hollerhöfe.
Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: A world of legends and stories
Difficulty: medium
Duration: 10.30 h
Length: 154 km
Start: Pfreimd
Highlights along the route: Trausnitz Castle, Festival, Murach Castle, Upper Palatinate Fairytale Garden, Upper Palatinate Open-Air Museum
Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: Water worlds of adventure
Difficulty: medium
Duration: 6.00 h
Length: 85 km
Start: Schwandorf
Highlights along the route: Historic rock cellars Schwandorf, Sandoase Bruck i. d. Oberpfalz, Hammersee, water-fish-nature adventure park, Charlottenhofer pond area
Whether you are a leisure cyclist, a family or an ambitious sportsman - everyone will find the right tour here. Thanks to the circular route structure and clear signposting, orientation is child's play. We will also be happy to advise you personally on suitable routes for your cycling holiday in the Upper Palatinate.
Cycling holidays in Bavaria: The Hollerhöfe as the perfect retreat
The Hollerhöfe - our bike-friendly hotel in the countryside - offers everything a cyclist's heart desires. After an active day on the bike, you can relax and recharge your batteries here - large, inviting rooms and holiday homes offer you plenty of space and cosiness for relaxing evenings.
Why you should stay with us for your cycling holiday in the Upper Palatinate:
- Cyclist-friendly rooms & flats with plenty of space to relax
- Secure storage facilities for bicycles
- Drying room for clothes after a rain shower
- Tools and puncture repair kit for small repairs on site
- Contact to specialist workshops on request
- Regional cuisine with healthy dishes - ideal for refreshment after the tour
- Small wellness & spa area for tired legs
- Warm-hearted hosts who look forward to making your holiday happy
We look forward to your visit.
Just let go - a guest in the village
In our nature hotel in the village of Kemnath, the focus is not on what is on offer, but on the feeling. Those who come leave everyday life behind. Instead of losing yourself in unimportant comforts, it's about looking inwards, connecting with nature and savouring the moment.
The eternal battle against time takes a break here. Instead, mindfulness and slowing down accompany every day. Take a walk through the orchards, discover the variety of plants in the edible wild plant park or enjoy the fresh air on a bike tour around Kemnath - the surroundings will give you new energy.
Discover the region around Waldeck - even without a bike
If you want to treat yourself to a day off, there are numerous excursion destinations in the countryside around the Hollerhöfe: hiking tours in the Steinwald forest, a detour to the EWILPA - Edible Wild Plant Park or a walk to the Waldeck castle ruins. Or simply enjoy the sweet idleness and read a book in peace and quiet in our large garden: Cycling holidays in the Upper Palatinate can be so beautiful.
Come and visit us in Waldeck - and experience the Upper Palatinate Forest and its cycling world from its most beautiful side!
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