A 22.9-kilometer cycling loop passes through Atzlern; two different walking paths reach or cross the village. The specific route makes the difference when planning: the cycling tour forms a loop, one walking path leads via Lamberg to Atzlern, and the one-hour Nordic walking route passes through the village center. This lets you distinguish the options by route shape and course.

Cycling: the whole loop at a glance

The cycling loop begins in Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut, passes through Lamberg, Atzlern, Vorderbuchberg, Hofberg, Haberlsäge, Hinterbuchberg and Brünst, and returns to Neukirchen. On the section through Atzlern, the route follows Mauthstraße and Flurstraße toward the sports ground.

The distance of 22.9 kilometers applies to the entire loop, not just the section through Atzlern. This is an important distinction when planning your ride: if you choose the loop, you are planning a route through several of the places listed; Atzlern is one part of it. The two roads help you find your way on this section without confusing the full route with a single path through the village.

On foot: via Lamberg or through the village center

From the Tourist Information Office in Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut, you can reach Atzlern on a walking path via Lamberg. The described route includes the old sports field and a paved footpath in the direction of Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut. This connection leads to Atzlern, making it a different walking option from the Nordic walking route, which passes through the village.

The one-hour Nordic walking route leads from Neukirchen through the village center of Atzlern. It then follows a footpath past a group of Totenbretter (memorial boards) and the old sports field in the direction of Lambergerstraße. Its duration and route through the village center distinguish it from the walking connection via Lamberg. As conditions on the paths may vary, check them before setting out.

More trails and sound in Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut

In Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut, the Klangweg (Sound Trail) has seven stations with sound-making devices. Visitors can pause, listen, play and take in the sounds at the stations. Guided themed hikes are also offered in Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut in summer; examples include sections of the East Bavarian Way of St. James and the Goldsteig. As this is a seasonal offering, check local availability.

Another day hike begins in Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut. After taking the bus to Engelshütt, the blue-marked Goldsteig approach trail climbs to the scenic Hoher Bogen. This provides a separate hiking option in Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut in addition to the paths around Atzlern. Trail conditions can change; take this into account when planning.

Culture, food and travel to Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut

The pilgrimage museum in Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut displays numerous original paintings and drawings from the high-quality Neukirchen school of reverse glass painting. The Neukirchen Schmankerlwochen celebrate regional cuisine: they have been held every year since autumn 2003, in September/October and early November, at six inns and restaurants in the market town. Dates and participating establishments vary from year to year; check the latest information in advance.

For travel to Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut, note that the town has no rail connection. Bus route 590 runs from Furth im Wald via Neukirchen to Bayerisch Eisenstein. Check the latest departure times for your travel day. This allows you to weigh up the paths around Atzlern alongside the seasonal and cultural options in Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut without confusing the different offerings and routes.

For the broader travel overview: Neukirchen Heiligblut.