Best river trails in Grafenau
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Explore the most popular river trails near Grafenau with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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. 1.5–2 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·85.3 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 river trail in Grafenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Grafenau is Ilztalwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 85.3 km long.
Which river 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 river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Von Grafenau über Rosenau-Kreuzberg-Hohenau with 1,345 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Grafenau?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Grafenau is Bärenpfad - Von Grafenau ins Bärengehege with a 5.0-star rating from 3 reviews.