Moosbach between the Park and Glassmaking History
Accommodation in Moosbach
Relaxation and activity in Moosbach
On the eastern edge of town lies the eight-hectare Generationenpark Gruberbach, a recreation and leisure area. The park is shaped by terrain trails, a small larch grove and numerous places to sit. The paths and spots to linger offer a variety of options: you can focus your visit on getting active in the grounds or set aside time for a break in the greenery. The park’s size and its different areas provide a clear setting for both.
The Generationenpark also has an 18-hole mini golf course. It complies with the guidelines of the German Minigolf Association and is suitable for competitions. Alongside the terrain trails, it offers a clearly defined activity to choose from. The course is open seasonally; if you plan to play mini golf, check the latest information for your travel dates in advance.
Local glassmaking history
The Burgtreswitz Castle Museum displays, among other things, glass, porcelain, coins and a model of a glass-polishing workshop. Access to the museum is tied to guided tours of the castle. This is an important condition for visiting, while the collections mentioned offer insight into a range of topics.
The Glasschleifererweg also explores the theme of glass, but as a longer outdoor excursion: this 80-kilometre cultural-history circular hiking trail passes through Moosbach and Burgtreswitz. Unlike a museum visit, the focus here is on hiking a circular route. Check the latest trail conditions before setting out.
Excursion options in the wider Neustadt An Der Waldnaab destination
The district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab is located in the Oberpfälzer Wald destination. Hiking, cycling, museum visits and swimming in numerous bathing waters are among the activities available there. The Bockl offers a specific regional route: this 52-kilometre trail runs from Neustadt an der Waldnaab to Eslarn along a historic railway line and can be travelled on foot, by bike or on inline skates.
The Bockl and the Glasschleifererweg differ in length, route and means of travel: the Glasschleifererweg is a cultural-history circular hiking trail, while the Bockl accommodates several types of use. Most of the Bockl route is paved and traffic-free; gradients rarely exceed three percent. If you plan to cycle the Bockl, getting to its starting point is also worth considering: the start is directly accessible by train in Neustadt an der Waldnaab. Trains run hourly to the terminus of the Nürnberg–Neustadt an der Waldnaab line, where you can transfer straight to your bike. Check the timetable before travelling.
Parkstein offers another cultural and natural-history highlight. The Parkstein basalt cone was included in the list of Bavaria’s 100 most beautiful geotopes in 2003 and was awarded the “National Geotope” designation in 2006. At Vulkanerlebnis Parkstein, a volcanic eruption is depicted every hour and can be experienced on three levels. Since times may change, check the details before your visit.
Discover more destinations: Burgtreswitz, Ragenwies, Ă–dpielmannsberg, FlossenbĂĽrg, Vorbach, Neustadt An Der Waldnaab, VohenstrauĂź, Kohlberg.
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