Best wildflower 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...

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.

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