Best forest trails in Bodenwöhr

A scenic walk around the Hammersee lake in Bavaria. The Hammersee is popular with anglers, water sports fans and sunbathers alike. Surrounded by forest, it offers a beautiful, partly shady route all the way round with only moderate climbs. To shorten the route, the lake can optionally be crossed via the railway bridge. With the exception of the sandy beach, dogs are allowed everywhere. Highlights of the tour: - Weichselbrunner Weiher - Hammersee lake - Art installations - Sandy beach for...

Family-friendly circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. An almost 5km long loop with few ascents, which leads once around the Weichselbrunner Weiher. You walk along beautiful forest paths and can take a short detour to the Rechenquelle spring. There is also a refuge near the spring, which is perfect for a picnic. Dogs must be kept on a lead in the nature reserve. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Weichselbrunn pond - nature reserve - rake spring

This is a short trail that starts at Bodenwöhr Nord railway station in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. The trail is heavily wooded and mostly runs along the shore of Lake Hammersee. From the shore, you can look out over the Hammersee and see Bodenwöhr. There are campsites in the surrounding area if required.

Popular circular route in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Starting in the tranquil village of Hofstetten, this circular route leads once around the Ausee lake. All in all, a beautiful and thus very typical route for the Upper Palatinate Lake District. Right next door is the Brückelsee, which is always worth a detour. Highlights of the hike: - Ausee - Hofenstetten - Idyllic forest

This route starts in the centre of Altenschwand and initially leads in a south-easterly direction through Neuenschwand. It then leads into the forest and finally turns north at Bodenwöhr. It goes through the Weichselbrunner Weiher and dry pine forest to Bodenwöhr. The rest of the trail leads through the forest back to Altenschwand, passing several ponds.

Accessible by train/bus

Popular bike tour in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Lakes, ponds, forest - take a deep breath and enjoy nature on this relaxed bike tour from Bodenwoehr to Neubaeu am See. You cycle through two nature parks: the nature park Oberpfaelzer Wald and the nature park Oberer Bayerischer Wald. The route can be easily reached by public transport (e.g. Bodenwoehr Nord train station - Neubaeu train station). Highlights of the tour: - Bodenwoehr - Hammersee - Warbruck pond - Lake Neubauer

Varied hiking tour in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This route takes you around the Warbrucker Weiher pond. Next to it is the Hammersee lake, which offers many opportunities for water enthusiasts. It is an ideal bathing lake. Further leisure activities: Surfing, paddling, boating, SUP, two large sandy bathing beaches, small, natural bathing bays along the lake shore, sunbathing lawn, rowing boat and pedal boat hire, floating island, art garden with numerous objects on the...