In addition to cultural highlights, Waldkirchen also offers a wide range of leisure activities in the surrounding area. In summer, numerous hiking trails and impressive mountain landscapes such as the Lusen, the Dreisessel or the Brotjacklriegel beckon. Hikers and cyclists can explore the Saußbachklamm gorge, the Goldener Steig trail or the Adalbert Stifter cycle path. Those looking for peace and relaxation will find the perfect backdrop in the surrounding forests and meadows to get away from it all. Adventurers can visit the Waldkirchen climbing forest and the enchanted forest at Karoli, while the Oberfrauenwald observation tower and the Neuschönau treetop walk offer impressive views. Other excursion destinations include the summer toboggan run in Grafenau and the western town of Pullman City in Eging am See. On hot days, the Jandelsbrunner Badesee, the Rannasee and the Freudensee invite you to swim and relax. The Karoli bathing park with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna world and slides is another highlight. Golfers will find ideal conditions on the 18-hole Poppenreut golf course. Minigolf, tennis and horse riding round off the leisure facilities.
In winter, the Karoli ice rink, toboggan runs in Oberfrauenwald and on Geiersberg, as well as snowshoe and winter hikes through the snow-covered landscape, are all tempting. Cross-country skiers and skiers appreciate the well-prepared trails and pistes in Oberfrauenwald.
After an active day, restaurants in Waldkirchen invite you to enjoy regional specialties all year round. A look at the webcams in Waldkirchen will show you the current weather conditions so that you can plan your activities optimally.