Eslarn – Nature experiences between Stückberg and Atzmannsee

Nature and views on Stückberg

The municipal wildlife enclosure at the Stückberg recreation area offers a nature experience. Around the enclosure in Eslarn Wildlife Park, quiz panels cover forests, water and animals. The attractions also include an insect hotel, a tree telephone, a wooden sound game and a barefoot trail. An information pavilion and a nature navigation guide at the entrance to the playground and wildlife enclosure help visitors find their way. The wildlife park on Stückberg has a spacious forest playground with seating—a specific place to visit if you’d like to combine a nature experience with a play break.

Stückberg in Eslarn is 808 metres high, and its observation tower is 32 metres tall. Hiking route 24 leads along a circular trail to the 808-metre summit. Those who climb the tower reach the outdoor gallery via 144 steps, where they can enjoy the view. The activities on the mountain are therefore quite distinct: the forest playground has seating, while climbing the tower involves a hike and tackling the steps.

The bird park in Bürgermeister-Karl-Roth spa park in Eslarn offers a different focus. Around 200 native and 50 exotic bird species live in its nine large aviaries. This gives the visit a different theme from the wildlife park: here, the birds in the aviaries are the main attraction, while the wildlife park features quiz panels and other nature-experience elements around the enclosure.

Atzmannsee: Lakeshore, tennis and winter activities

The shore at Atzmannsee slopes gently and is suitable for children to splash around in. The recreation area also has four sand tennis courts. The lake thus offers a different focus for activities than the trails on Stückberg: the shore and tennis courts are the specific points to consider when planning your day here, while views, the enclosure and the playground take centre stage on Stückberg.

In winter, ice skating and Bavarian curling are possible at the Atzmannsee recreation area. These activities are seasonal, so check local conditions before visiting. Free parking is available at Eslarn Wildlife Park. If you’re travelling by car, you can check the local parking information again before setting off.

Hiking trails and further directions

The Bruckhof circular trail No. 20 crosses the Loisbach and passes the Roßtränkmühle on its way to the “Atzmann” hiking junction. There it meets the Wallenstein-Tilly Trail, the Glassmaker’s Trail and the access route to the Goldsteig. This junction is especially useful for planning: the route is defined not only by its own stops but also by the trails it meets at Atzmann. Check the local trail markers before setting off.

In the wider Neustadt An Der Waldnaab destination, the Bockl offers another way to explore the region. The 52-kilometre route runs from Neustadt an der Waldnaab to Eslarn along a historic railway line. It can be travelled on foot, by bicycle or on inline skates. The Bockl is mostly paved and traffic-free; gradients along the route rarely exceed three per cent.

A simple comparison can help you choose between the local highlights: Stückberg and the wildlife park offer nature, play and views, while Atzmannsee is about the lakeshore, sand tennis and seasonal winter activities. Hiking trails and the Bockl add ways to get active on routes of different kinds.

Discover more destinations: Pressath, Moosbach, Waidhaus, Waldthurn, Störnstein, Weiden In Der Oberpfalz, Pleystein, Eschenbach In Der Oberpfalz.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Neustadt an der Waldnaab District.