Best long trails in Spiegelau
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Explore the most popular long trails near Spiegelau 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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- 4.6 (49)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque circular route on the Großer Rachel in the Bavarian Forest near Spiegelau. This idyllic circular route starts at the P+R hiking car park in Spiegelau and leads through rustic forests, across the legendary Rachelsee and past impressive rock formations up to the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest National Park - the Großer Rachel (1,453 m). The Ice Age educational trail leads through the forests that were largely destroyed by the bark beetle, where a new, wild mixed forest is...
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrIdyllic section of the Goldsteig north route in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria The 17th stage of the Goldsteig: North route begins at the Rachel summit cross and leads along the south-eastern descent with a view of the Rachelsee lake. The route continues on natural paths through mixed forests to the Teufelsloch. The route then climbs up to the Lusen summit via the so-called Himmelsleiter (ladder to heaven) - here the Schutzhaus is the stage finish. Highlights: - Great Rachel -...
- 4.1 (7)·Hard·23.5 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrChallenging hike in the Bavarian Forest National Park The route starts at the Naturkneippanlage car park. Alternatively it can be started from the Igelbus stop Aufichtenwald-Steg (735 m above sea level) and follow the main hiking trail 'Baumgruppe' to the left in the direction of Klingenbrunn railway station. A detour to the "Seeblick" viewpoint is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Moorwald footbridge (LIFE+ project) along the Waldhüttenbach stream (information boards present the...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·55 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This 55-kilometre MTB tour through the Bavarian Forest starts in Spiegelau. In addition to beautiful trails through the forest, the Hochschachten drinking water reservoir is a particular highlight. Parts of the route lead through the Bavarian Forest National Park. Highlights of the tour: - Hochschachten dam - Spiegelau - Buchenau Castle - Mountain pine felt - Little rain
- Hard·26.6 km·Est. 8–9 hrNear-natural section through the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The sixth stage of the Pandurensteig leads over mountains and through valleys from Spiegelau to Perlesreut. Along the way, you hike along wild and romantic waters and hills with great views, through deep forests and numerous typical regional villages. Highlights: - Hirschthalmühle mill - Bärnzell knight's castle - Grafenau
- Moderate·24.3 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular and family-friendly cycle tour from Spiegelau to the rock hiking area in the Bavarian Forest. This beautiful cycle tour with gentle gradients leads through various habitats on the edge of the Bavarian Forest National Park. Highlights along the way include the Kleine Au raised bog, the Lusen National Park Centre and the rock hiking area. It's worth allowing time for a few detours on foot to experience the natural beauty on the edge of the cycle paths more intensively. Highlights: -...