Discover Neustadt am Kulm

Volcanic landscape and views

The Rauher Kulm is 682.5 m high. Its volcanic landscape has been protected as a natural monument since 1949 and is of great geological, historical and nature-conservation significance. This means the mountain offers more than just a name for the landscape: its geological formation, history and nature protection are different themes that can make a stay in Neustadt am Kulm interesting. If you are particularly interested in the landscape, the Rauher Kulm is a defining destination to include in your explorations.

The Kleiner Kulm also combines a specific place with a view of the surrounding area. It is a stop on the “Volcanoes” GEO Tour in an old quarry. At the end of Kleiner Kulm street, a GEO Tour information board stands in front of the exposed rock face of the old quarry. The location makes the geological significance of the stop tangible; from the summit, you can also see the town, the Rauher Kulm and the surrounding area. This way, your outings can take in different perspectives on Neustadt am Kulm and its volcanic landscape.

Geopark hike with several stops

The Geopark hike begins at the market square and first leads to the Kleiner Kulm. It continues along the “Rollbahn” and past an archaeological excavation site to the summit of the Kulm; the hike also goes up to the observation tower there. Other stops include the rock cellars at Sandberg, at the foot of the Rauher Kulm. The route also passes the Margravial Church. The hike therefore takes in the landscape, a viewpoint, archaeological traces and a historic building. If you are travelling with children and enjoy exploring nature and history, you can include these different points of interest in your holiday plans without limiting the outing to just one theme.

Historic sites in Neustadt am Kulm

The town church in Neustadt am Kulm was built in 1413 as a Carmelite monastery church. Its history therefore reaches back to a different era from the geological formation of the surrounding volcanic landscape. If you are interested in historic buildings as well as nature and the Geopark, the town church adds to these points of interest. The Margravial Church is another stop along the Geopark hike. The town church and the Margravial Church are two distinct sites, each with its own name.

A snack at the Rauher Kulm

The Kulmterrasse at the foot of the Rauher Kulm is recommended for a snack, with a lovely view. This offers a quieter change of pace from the themes of volcanic landscape, hiking and history. If you would like to plan a break with a view during your stay, the Kulmterrasse gives you a reason to discover this aspect of the town’s character, too.

The right holiday apartment for your stay

When choosing a holiday apartment in Neustadt am Kulm, you can start by asking yourself what you would most like your holiday to focus on: would you like to make the Geopark hike and its various stops the main feature, allow more time for the landscape and views, or include historic sites as well? For families, the combination of volcanic landscape, an excavation site, an observation tower and a church can offer different talking points for exploring together. This does not promise that any particular paths or stops are suitable for every age; rather, it can help you sort out your interests for your stay. Choosing your accommodation based on what you would like to focus on can make it easier to find the right setting for your time in Neustadt am Kulm.

For the wider travel overview: Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz.