Schwarzhofen: Church, Circular Trails and the Schwarzach
Accommodation in Schwarzhofen
You can get your bearings in Schwarzhofen by focusing on specific local features: the Maria vom Siege parish church, named trails and links to the Schwarzach. If you are looking for hotels in Schwarzhofen, these provide a factual basis for deciding which themes you want to shape your stay. Two circular trails with different time requirements are particularly easy to compare; further points of reference include the market square, cultural and historical information along the Hussitengrabenweg, and events celebrating local customs and traditions.
Trails with different time requirements
The Kalvarienbergweg is an easy 4.6-kilometre circular trail. Its stated duration is one hour, with 86 metres of elevation gain. It starts in Schwarzhofen at the Maria vom Siege parish church. The Burgauweg is classified as a moderately difficult 10.4-kilometre circular trail; its stated duration is 3 hours and 10 minutes, with 205 metres of elevation gain. It also starts in the market town of Schwarzhofen at the Maria vom Siege parish church. This makes it possible to compare the trails in concrete terms: length, time required, elevation gain and difficulty rating show that the Kalvarienbergweg is the shorter and easier route, while the Burgauweg is longer and moderately difficult. If you are coordinating your plans for the day, these differences can help you estimate how much time an outing will take.
The Haginger Bergweg is another point of reference; it starts at Schwarzhofen’s market square.
Church, river and cultural and historical information
The Maria vom Siege parish church is one of Schwarzhofen’s landmarks. The church is distinguished by its Gothic choir and notable altar with silver decoration. Since two circular trails start at the church, it can also serve as a reference point when planning your route.
At the start of the Hussitengrabenweg, small information boards describe cultural and historical architectural monuments and natural history attractions. The trail runs along the Schwarzach and leads back to the centre of Schwarzhofen. Its description thus combines a riverside setting with information about cultural history and natural history. The Burgauweg passes through the picturesque Schwarzachtal on its way back to Schwarzhofen. The two descriptions differ in that the Schwarzach is the named river along the Hussitengrabenweg, while the Burgauweg is described as passing through the valley landscape. Schwarzhofen lies in a scenic area that remains largely unspoilt.
At the many events in Schwarzhofen, you can experience local customs and traditions. If attending an event is important to your trip, check the relevant dates in advance.
Schwandorf as a broader travel destination
The district of Schwandorf is a holiday destination in the Upper Palatinate Forest in Bavaria. The Upper Palatinate Lake District in the district of Schwandorf is a region shaped by water and varied landscapes. The gneiss at Hochfels in the district of Schwandorf has been included in Bavaria’s list of the 100 most beautiful geotopes.
The Weiher cycle route also runs through the district of Schwandorf: it is around 9 kilometres long, signposted continuously in both directions, connects Schwandorf with Lake Murner See and passes through the Charlottenhofer Weiher nature reserve. The Wald- und Heidelandschaft nature reserve provides a valuable refuge for species that cannot survive in sites with denser vegetation and higher nutrient levels.
The BAXI Museum route 8402 is available in the district of Schwandorf for travelling to the Open-Air Museum of Upper Palatinate. Check the timetable before setting off.
For an overview of the wider area: Neunburg Vorm Wald.
