Best trails in Grafenau
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Looking for the best walking trails in Grafenau? Whether you're getting ready to hike, cycle, trail run, or explore other outdoor pursuits, AllTrails has 6 picturesque trails in the Grafenau area. Discover hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
Venture outdoors and learn more about the area's historic sites or take a break from the hustle and bustle along the many tree-lined paths surrounding Grafenau. Perfect for little feet, paws, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts of any skill level.
Top trails
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·16.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, family-friendly hiking route from Grafenau, Bavaria. This insider tip starts at Grafenau train station and leads through the beautiful Bavarian Forest National Park to the open-air animal enclosure at the Lusen National Park Centre. There you can see lynxes, Ural owls, wolves, bison, otters, bears and capercaillies. Fun for the whole family. Highlights of the tour: - BÄREAL spa adventure park - Accessible by train and bus - Refreshment stops available - Open-air animal enclosure in...
- 3.0 (1)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrIdyllic circular hike in Grafenau, Bavaria. Starting at Großarmschlag railway station, the trail leads into the shady forest and around the Großarmschlag reservoir. Follow circular route no. 6 and, if you wish, you can extend the route through the forest to Spiegelau or cut it short again and walk back along the signpost for the Steinforelle (stone trout) at the Kleine Ohe. Highlights of the tour: - Großarmschlag reservoir - Fishing possible - Beautiful views of the water
- Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrFamily-friendly hiking tour in Grafenau, Bavaria. Start and finish at the Großarmschlag railway station and then follow circular trail no. 5. You can take a break at Hoher Sachsen and enjoy the wonderful views. The next opportunity for a nice break is at the Hartmannsreit reservoir. Highlights of the tour: - Hartmannsreit reservoir - Hoher Sachsen ( 752m )
- Hard·85 km·Est. 24 hr+Beautiful long-distance hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest. A wonderful hike in one of the last wild river landscapes in Bavaria, starting at the Gfäll car park. There is a public bathroom at the car park. There is also the "Gfäll" bus stop, so traveling here by public transport is possible. The hike follows the Ilz, a tributary of the Danube. Because of its partly dark-coloured appearance, it is also known as "The Black Pearl". It can be divided into six stages, but there is always the...
- Moderate·64.7 km·Est. 16.5–18 hrThis tour leads from Grafenau via Reismühle into the national park. Take the beautiful national park road in the direction of Mauth. Before Mauth, turn left into the Reschthal valley. Now follow the cycle path through the picturesque Reschthal valley to Finsterau. From Finsterau, the route now leads to Kreuzberg with a very nice, relaxed descent. Then quickly towards Freyung and then briefly on the main road to Grafenau before turning off again at the Reschmühle into Rechthal. From there it...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail in Grafenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Grafenau is Ilztalwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 85.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Grafenau?
Grafenau: With an ascent of 2,290 m, Ilztalwanderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Grafenau über Rosenau-Kreuzberg-Hohenau with 1,345 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Grafenau?
The most popular and difficult trail in Grafenau is Bärenpfad - Von Grafenau ins Bärengehege with a 5.0-star rating from 3 reviews.
Are there camping trails available in Grafenau?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 camping trails in Grafenau and the most popular is Bärenpfad - Von Grafenau ins Bärengehege with an average 5.0 star rating from 3 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Grafenau?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 biking trail in Grafenau which is Von Grafenau über Rosenau-Kreuzberg-Hohenau with an average 0.0 star rating from 0 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Grafenau?
Yes, there are 4 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Grafenau, including Bärenpfad - Von Grafenau ins Bärengehege, Runde um Großarmschlag mit Stausee, Großarmschlag: Entlang Dörfer und Große Ohe and Von Grafenau über Rosenau-Kreuzberg-Hohenau.
Are there any trails with rivers in Grafenau?
Yes, there are 5 trails with rivers in Grafenau, including Bärenpfad - Von Grafenau ins Bärengehege, Großarmschlag: Entlang Dörfer und Große Ohe, Ilztalwanderweg, Donau-Bayerwald-Route West and Von Grafenau über Rosenau-Kreuzberg-Hohenau.
Are there any trails with lakes in Grafenau?
Yes, there are 2 trails with lakes in Grafenau, including Bärenpfad - Von Grafenau ins Bärengehege and Von Grafenau über Rosenau-Kreuzberg-Hohenau.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Grafenau?
Yes, there are 2 trails with scenic viewpoints in Grafenau, including Bärenpfad - Von Grafenau ins Bärengehege and Von Grafenau über Rosenau-Kreuzberg-Hohenau.
Are there any trails with picnic areas in Grafenau?
Yes, there are 3 trails with picnic areas in Grafenau, including Ilztalwanderweg, Donau-Bayerwald-Route West and Von Grafenau über Rosenau-Kreuzberg-Hohenau.
