The most beautiful motorbike tours in the Upper Palatinate - on the road by bike

Between the Fichtelgebirge, Steinwald and the land of a thousand ponds, bikers will find the most beautiful motorbike tours in the Upper Palatinate. We show you our top tour tips.

Rattling engines, wide country roads and winding routes surrounded by green countryside: this is what makes motorbike tours fun. If you like travelling away from the hustle and bustle and want to enjoy nature, then our region is a real insider tip.

By the way: Whether as a relaxing stopover on your way through or a starting point for rallies - the Hollerhöfe in Waldeck near Kemnath are perfect for guests on two wheels.

Why the Upper Palatinate is a real insider tip for motorcyclists

The area around the Hollerhöfe offers a variety of landscapes, little traffic and many winding sections. Exactly the ideal backdrop for sporty or leisurely bike tours. Instead of mass tourism, there are quaint villages, historic castles, lush greenery and hospitable people. In combination with the idyllic location and the charming rooms of the Hollerhöfe, you will experience a motorcycling holiday with soul.

Our top motorbike tours in the Upper Palatinate and around the Hollerhöfe

1. round the Steinwald - biking fun in the nature park

Possible start and finish point: Hollerhöfe in Kemnath
Length: approx. 71 km
Duration: approx. 1.40 h

This circular tour takes you through the Steinwald Nature Park with its bizarre rock formations, through dense forests and up to the Oberpfalz Tower with spectacular panoramic views. The ‘race track’ to Waldersdorf is particularly popular with locals.

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2. Discover Bayreuth & Kulmbach

Possible start and finish point: Hollerhöfe in Kemnath
Length: approx. 190 km
Duration: 5 h

If you are staying at the Hollerhöfe, you should plan a detour to Bayreuth and Kulmbach. The world-famous Wagner city of Bayreuth is Franconia's best-known destination for artists and creatives. Kulmbach is particularly popular with beer lovers: the margrave town with its winding alleyways is famous for the Mönchshof beer that has been brewed there for 600 years.

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3. Fichtelgebirgstouren

Starting points: Warmensteinach/Mehlmeisel/Marktredwitz
Length: approx. 136-198 km

The motorbike tours through the Fichtelgebirge inspire with long curves and views over the Franconian-Bavarian low mountain ranges. Ideal for a break: the idyllic Fichtelsee lake, where you can relax or enjoy a snack. All destinations are easy to reach from the Hollerhöfe.

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The close-up of a black Suziki bike as a symbol for the most beautiful motorbike tours in the Upper Palatinate

Kemnath as a stopover for your motorbike tours through southern Germany

Are you on a longer motorbike tour across southern Germany, towards the Alps or the Czech Republic? Then a stopover at the Hollerhöfe is worthwhile. We are conveniently located between several popular motorbike regions: coming from Franconian Switzerland towards the Bavarian Forest, from Nuremberg on the way to the Fichtel Mountains or from Regensburg towards the Ore Mountains. The quiet location in the northern Upper Palatinate makes Waldeck an ideal stopover for relaxing breaks.

A pit stop here is particularly worthwhile if you are travelling on one of the following motorbike tours:

🏍️ North-south axis: Thuringia → Franconian Switzerland → Bavarian Forest → Austria
🏍️ West-east connection: Nuremberg → Kemnath → Czech Republic (e.g. Marienbad, Karlsbad)
🏍️ Across Bavaria: Regensburg → Upper Palatinate → Fichtelgebirge → Franconian Forest/Ore Mountains

As motorbike accommodation for your day's stage, you will find peace, comfort and service for biker friends. Read on and discover our ‘Boxen.Stopp’ offer specially put together for you.

The Hollerhöfe as a biker-friendly motorbike hotel

The Hollerhöfe as a biker-friendly motorbike hotel

Whether you want to stay just one night or several days - at the Hollerhöfe you will find everything you need for your motorbike holiday:

  • Lovingly furnished flats and rooms
  • Vital breakfast for an energising start
  • Covered parking spaces for your motorbike or carport, free of charge and directly at the house
  • Drying room for clothes, boots & helmets - laundry service also available for a fee
  • Bike lunch and packed lunches for the tour on request
  • Personalised tour tips and maps

As a guest on two wheels, you are very welcome at the Hollerhöfe. With our Boxen.Stopp offer, we have something for your biker heart: ideal for a relaxing break on longer motorbike tours or as a base camp for extended day tours through the Upper Palatinate and the Fichtelgebirge.


Boxen.stop offer:

- 1 overnight stay in the booked room category
- Rich Hollerhöfe breakfast buffet
- 1 x dinner with a delicious 3-course menu or buffet
- 1 Waldecker welcome beer (non-alcoholic alternative available)
- 1 x travel provisions to take away for the journey
- Use of the wellness area
- incl. parking and WiFi

You can book this offer for one night or with additional nights.

Freedom on two wheels, pure nature & warm hospitality

The Upper Palatinate is a real Eldorado for motorcyclists. The combination of winding routes, impressive nature and cultural sights turn the tours into exciting experiences with plenty of enjoyment. The Hollerhöfe offer you the perfect retreat with a feel-good factor.

Book your motorbike holiday at the Hollerhöfe now - we look forward to welcoming you and your bike.

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