Environmental Education Forum Oberelsbach
The state-recognised resort of Oberelsbach at the foot of the Lange Rhön and nestled in the Elsbach Valley is a paradise for hikers and cyclists.
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Augsburg – Western Woods Nature Park
The Augsburg & Western Woods Nature Park is a green idyll on Augsburg’s doorstep and offers great variety and recreation to nature lovers. This diverse region is a treasure trove of outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking. -
Fichtel Mountain Nature Park
The Fichtel Mountains Nature Park is an enchanting, highly romantic landscape of rocky terrain and sprawling forests. The Schneeberg and the Ochsenkopf are the two highest mountains in Franconia. -
Hocheck – Oberaudorf
The 860-metre-high Hocheck is Oberaudorf’s local mountain. The summit can be reached by cable car from where a panoramic view of other Inn Valley mountains can be enjoyed. -
Franconian Heights Nature Park
As one of the sunniest parts of southern Germany, the Frankenhöhe Nature Park offers a variety of landscapes. Woodlands, rolling hills, rough grasslands and numerous orchards characterise the scenery. -
Frankenwald Nature Park
More than half of the mystical Franconian Forest Nature Park is covered by vast woodlands. A triad of tree-covered slopes, romantic meadow valleys and cleared uplands characterise the region. -
Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park
Known locally as the Naturparkland, this tourist region in the Upper Palatinate Forest consists of eleven local districts. The peaceful natural forest reserve lies between the Waldnaab Valley and the Bohemian Forest. -
Hirschwald Nature Park
The Hirschwald Nature Park is home to a wide variety of rare plants and animals thanks to its Mediterranean-like climate. Germany’s last roosting site of greater horseshoe bats is here around Hohenburg Castle. -
Ochsenkopf Adventure Region
The Ochsenkopf adventure region is at the heart of the Fichtel Mountains and comprises the four holiday resorts of Bischofsgrün, Fichtelberg, Mehlmeisel and Warmensteinach. -
Upper Palatinate Lake District
The Upper Palatinate Lake District is an impressive area of idyllic lakes, ponds and river courses. Surrounded by hills and forests is the Eixendorfer See – a wonderful reservoir that’s ideal for water sports. -
Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park
Romantic river valleys, picturesque lakes and six peaks over 1000 metres can be found in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. It contains 2500 hectares of nature reserves such as the Kleine Arbersee lake. -
Dennenlohe Castle Park
In addition to a wild, romantic landscape garden, southern Germany's largest rhododendron park awaits you in Dennenlohe Castle Park, which is recognised as a botanical garden due to its plant diversity. -
Sankt Englmar – the Pröller and the Predigtstuhl
The holiday region of Sankt Englmar is flanked by two, 1000-metre-high mountains, the Pröller and the Predigtstuhl.The region is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers and winter sports fans. -
Schliersee – Wendelstein region
Located at the heart of the Wendelstein region with the scenic Wendelstein Mountain is the holiday resort of Lake Schliersee. Everything from sailing, windsurfing and fishing to canoeing and boating is popular here. -
The Grandsberg and Hirschenstein near Schwarzach
Close to the Grandsberg and at the foot of the 1095-metre-high Hirschenstein lies the holiday resort of Schwarzach. The region is also renowned for mountain bike tours and a cross-country skiing area.