Best forest trails in Sankt Oswald

Picturesque, idyllic circular route through the largest moorland area in the Bavarian Forest near Sankt Oswald, Bavaria. This idyllic circular route starts at the Diensthüttenstraße car park and leads along the so-called "Kreuzotterweg" through the mystical Klosterfilz and Großer Filz raised bogs (fun fact: "Filz" is the old Bavarian name for raised bog). The trail runs partly on wooden boardwalks - please do not leave these to protect the sensitive flora and fauna. Following in the...

Popular quality trail in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria The Buntspecht circular trail is a certified quality hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest National Park. The trail starts at the Diensthütte car park or the Racheldiensthütte bus stop (accessible by bus and train, line 601). You hike from the Racheldiensthütte car park to the Rachelsee lake, the only natural lake in the Bavarian Forest National Park, on mostly natural paths. Several rest areas and shelters along the way...

Varied route in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria. The varied circular route starts at the Taferlruck car park. From there, the route leads uphill via the Diensthüttenstrasse and the Unterer Horizontalsteig trail through the forest to the idyllic Rachelsee lake. It is nice to take a short break there. The Kapellensteig leads the further ascent past the Rachel Chapel to the highest point of the tour - the summit of the 1453 m high Rachel. Great views can be expected. From there, the...

Circular hiking trail from/to Riedlhütte tourist information office, Martinwiese car park/stop. Some steep inclines. Trail markings. Black on a yellow square background.

The circular route is relatively easy, with hardly any major inclines. It starts at the Taferlruck research station, where hydrological and meteorological data is collected. The trail leads through forest and along streams to a clearing and a winter enclosure for red deer. As the trail leads through the Neuhüttenwiese wildlife reserve, it is only accessible in summer and autumn. The route is closed between 1 December and 16 May and should not be walked on to protect the red deer.

Beautiful hike in the Bavarian Forest. Start at the "Anton-Hilz-Straße (Riedelhütte)" car park, right next to the "Riedlhütte Abzw. A.-Hilz-Straße" bus stop. The route follows forest paths and the barefoot path to Spiegelau. There are several places to stop for refreshments here and a good train connection, so the journey can be continued from here if necessary. More information about hikes in the area can be obtained at the tourist information centre. Highlights: - Barefoot path

Highlights of the route: - St. Oswald - Riedlhütte - Racheldiensthütte - Guglöd