Oberpfälzer Wald

The Oberpfälzer Wald, also known as the Upper Palatine Forest, is a mountain range in Central Europe that is divided between the Czech Republic and Germany. It is a part of the larger Bohemian Massif and the German Central Uplands. The German side belongs to the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria, stretching about 100 km from the Bavarian Forest in the south up to the Fichtel Mountains and the Steinwald range in the north. The range features many steep valleys, medieval castle ruins, and numerous hiking trails, making it a popular destination for recreation. The highest point of the range is Čerchov, with an elevation of 1,042 m. The area is also home to several towns and municipalities, including Freudenberg, which is situated approximately 10 km north-east of Amberg. Freudenberg offers various forest trails, including the close-to-nature circular hike around the Johannisberg, a foothill of the Upper Palatinate Forest, and the Erzweg long-distance hiking trail, which goes over forests and valleys along picturesque waters and through idyllic villages and towns rich in history