Best forest trails in Furth im Wald
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Furth im Wald with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. To the campsite and wildlife garden, through the Chamb meadows, over the Wodsteg and the railway crossing up to the edge of the forest, first left at the school bus shelter, then right up the mountain forest to the ridge path (junction for the Dieberghütte rest area, 616 m, not open to the public) and on to the summit of the Dieberg (638 m, Bayernwarte observation tower). Continue to the Hackerl chapel, then left via...
- 4.5 (2)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. You hike up to Voithenberg via the so-called "Himmelsleiter" (ladder to heaven), continue uphill on the forest road, crossing the ski lift slopes (viewpoints) to the state border. There you walk along the border path up to the "Drei Wappen" (902 m, Unterstellhütte). The coats of arms of the Electorate of Bavaria, the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Duchy of Palatinate with the year 1766 are carved into the rocks there from...
- 3.9 (2)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the Wutzmühle hiking car park, you hike through beautiful forest to Grub. After less than a kilometre, you reach a crossroads where you turn right towards the Tretting Chapel. Walking down the Way of the Cross, you finally reach Arnschwang, where you can stop for refreshments. Well refreshed, you return to the starting point via Wöhrmühle der Chamb. Highlights of the hike: - Trettinger Chapel - Wöhrmühle...
- 4.8 (3)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. You hike up to the edge of the forest via the high path, then turn left and up a mountain slope, which is strewn with numerous interesting rocks. Steeply rising individual blocks, narrow passages, caves and loopholes stretch up to the highest point of the Geißriegel (746 m). From there, the trail crosses over to the Keilhöhle cave and then runs back to Lixenried. Highlights of the hike: - Lixenried rock...
- 3.7 (3)·Moderate·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the hikers' car park in Voithenberghütte, the trail leads through the forest, past the ski lifts and the Voithenberg family crypt to Voithenberg with its former castle, chapel and refreshments. You follow the Goldsteig long-distance hiking trail and the Fu9 through the mighty avenue of lime trees past the golf course towards the starting point in Voithenberghütte. Highlights of the hike: - Voithenberg Castle -...
- 3.4 (4)·Hard·19.8 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrDemanding section of the northern Goldsteig route in Chambtal, Bavaria. The eleventh stage of the Goldsteig: northern route takes you over one of the steepest climbs on the Goldsteig: the Hohenbogen. After enjoying the magnificent views, the route descends again to the stage destination of Schönbuchen. Highlights: - Furth im Wald - Sengenbühl quarry lake - Burgstall on Hohenbogen with transmission tower
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the Daberg fire station, the trail leads into the valley of the Danglesbach stream, turning left before the village of Gaishof to the state border and along the scenic Grenzsteig trail past the Daberg farms (refreshments available). The trail continues through a rural landscape following the valley of the Plassendorf stream to the district road (refreshments available) and back to the starting point at the fire...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This forest hike starts at the car park at Lixenried cemetery. The Burgstallweg (Fu21) initially follows the "Forstweg" road to the edge of the forest and the sandy plain. Continue along the very natural ridge path to Burgstall, from whose summit cross there are great views over the Upper Bavarian Forest. If you wish, you can enjoy a small picnic here before hiking back down into the valley. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 2.9 (3)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the starting point, cross the road, then turn right and walk below the Blätterberg, cross the Chambtal valley up to Kleinaign (463 m) and continue via Ösbühl and Seuchau back to the Drachensee hiking car park. The trail leads through the shore zone and the ecological regeneration area, past information points and observation stations up to the viewing tower on the Kleinaigner Höhe, which offers a magnificent view...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Furth im Wald?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Furth im Wald is Trans Bayerwald: Südroute. This trail is estimated to be 345.2 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Furth im Wald?
Furth im Wald: With an ascent of 10,068 m, Trans Bayerwald: Südroute has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Furth im Wald nach Teublitz with 1,230 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Furth im Wald?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Furth im Wald is Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 11: Furth im Wald to Schönbuchen with a 3.4-star rating from 4 reviews.
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