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Best camping trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best camping trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park

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The Bavarian Forest Nature Park borders the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park to the north and both the Czech border and the Bavarian Forest National Park to the east. The park with its Danube floodplains, high-altitude spruce forests and raised bogs has existed since 1967, making it one of the oldest nature parks in Bavaria. The defining landscape element of the park is the forest - it covers 50% of the nature park. It is a refuge for many endangered animal species such as capercaillie, lynx, otter, corncrake and freshwater pearl mussel.

A special highlight in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park is the NaturparkWelten - a museum experience in the Bayerisch Eisenstein border railway station. There are 7,000 kilometres of hiking trails and 35 nature experience trails awaiting visitors. Information is available at 6 nature park information centres.

Top sights

Untere Wasserstube
Untere Wasserstube
Waterfall
Obere Wasserstube
Obere Wasserstube
Waterfall
Rißlochfälle
Rißlochfälle
Waterfall
Großer Arber
Großer Arber
Peak
Waldholzkugelbahn
Waldholzkugelbahn
Attraction
Tretbootverleih
Tretbootverleih
Attraction

Top trails

  1. #1 - Schwellhäusl via Schmalzbach

    4.3 (7)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Idyllic hike in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. The Große Deffernik is an 11-kilometre-long stream in the Bavarian Forest National Park. This route leads along the Große Deffernik with its idyllic banks and bubbling water on the one hand, and along the swelling channel on the other. From the starting point, the route follows forest paths and climbs steadily but moderately uphill to the Schwellhäusl. Depending on opening times, it is possible to stop for a bite to eat there. From the Häusl,...

  2. #2 - Von Zwiesel nach Bayerisch Eisenstein

    4.3 (6)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    The river walk from Zwiesel along the Regen to Bayerisch Eisenstein.

  3. #3 - Trout Loop

    4.8 (4)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Scheuereck - Schulstraßl - Spiegelhütte - Alte Spiegelhütterstraße - Weiße Brücke - Deffernikstraße - Scheuereck There are refreshment stops.

  4. #4 - Fürstenecker Triftsteig

    4.4 (6)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular themed hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Fürstenecker Triftsteig themed hiking trail takes hikers back to a time when the region's network of canals and ditches were used to drift timber. In addition to interesting information on the history of the timber industry, you can also enjoy the picturesque natural landscapes around the Ilz and Ohe rivers. The interactive exhibition at Fürsteneck Castle is well worth a visit. Highlights of the hike: - Fürsteneck...

  5. #5 - Donau-Radweg (D-Route 6) Etappe 14: Niederalteich - Passau

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·54.1 km·Est. 12–13 hr
    Stage 14 of the German Danube Cycle Route. On the last stage of the Danube Cycle Path, there are just under 55 kilometres to cover from Niederalteich to the destination of Passau. Like the entire tour, the last section of the long-distance cycle route is a balanced combination of nature and history. Highlights: - Benedictine monastery Niederaltaich - "Winzerer Letten" Danube oxbow lake nature reserve - Historic Vilshofen

  6. #6 - Rundwanderung um Bodenmais

    5.0 (4)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  7. #7 - Goldsteig South Route Stage 21: Schrottenbaummühle - Ruderting

    3.5 (3)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    This route is stage 21 of the Goldsteig South Route, a long-distance trail in Germany, running from Schrottenbaummühle to Ruderting. The path follows the wild Ilz river past Aumühle and Fürsteneck to Kalteneck, continuing on a meadow trail toward Fischhaus, where hikers can choose between a path by an old stone quarry or the Ge(h)schichtenweg trail. Overnight stays happen at local guesthouses in Ruderting; wild camping is strictly prohibited along the river corridor. Natural water sources...

  8. #8 - Bodenmais and Kronberg

    3.5 (4)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This route starts in the centre of Bodenmais and can also be reached by public transport. The ascent to the summit of the 983 m high Kronberg is somewhat steeper in places, but otherwise the almost 10 km long, well-marked hike is rather relaxed. There are refreshment stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Bodenmais - Summit of the Kronberg - Beautiful forest paths - several viewpoints

  9. #9 - Haibühl, Eck, Kleiner Arbersee, und Sommerau

    4.2 (2)·Moderate·45.1 km·Est. 13–14 hr
    Panoramic cycle tour through the Bavarian Forest and the Arbersee lake near Arrach, Bavaria. For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Langenhain. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Nuremberg. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Relaxing at the Kleiner Arbersee lake - Cycle along beautiful forest paths

  10. #10 - Goldsteig South Route Stage 20: Zenting - Schrottenbaummühle

    5.0 (1)·Hard·22 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    This route is stage 20 of the Goldsteig South Route, a long-distance trail in Germany, running from Zenting to Schrottenbaummühle. The path leads through Eizersdorf and Thurmansbang to the Saldenburger See, continuing over forest paths to the wild Ilztal valley and along the Ilz river past the Dießenstein ruins. Hikers spend the night at the Schrottenbaummühle inn, as wild camping is strictly prohibited. Natural water sources require filtration. Both trailheads connect to regional buses, with...
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Visitor info

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The Sonnenhaus information centre in Zwiesel is open daily from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Naturparkwelten is always open Wednesday to Sunday from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, during the Bavarian holidays and from July to October from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm daily.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail to hike for camping in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Schwellhäusl via Schmalzbach, which has a 4.3 star rating from 7 reviews. This trail is 13.5 km long with an elevation gain of 351 m.

What is the longest camping trail in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Bavarian Forest Nature Park is MTB tour: Trans Bavarian Forest. This trail is estimated to be 679.0 km long.

How many camping trails are in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

There are 44 camping trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These camping trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 63 AllTrails community reviews.

Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

MTB tour: Trans Bavarian Forest has the most elevation gain for camping trails with 18,141 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Bavarian Forest: Southern main hiking route, which has 5,232 m of elevation gain.

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