Best dog-friendly trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
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
Top trails
- 4.0 (15)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVersatile circular hike near Frauenau in the Bavarian Forest National Park. The beautiful circular hiking trail leads from Oberfrauenau completely around the drinking water reservoir. The hiking trails are partly asphalted, on wide forest paths and very varied over long distances. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parking "Hikers' car park Oberfrauenau"
- 4.8 (19)·Moderate·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. The hike starts at the car park in Wastlsäge and leads through lush forests to the nearby Teufelstisch. Although you can hike in the cool shade of the trees on the ascent, you will also work up a sweat. If you wish, you can walk on to Bischofsmais afterwards and take advantage of the refreshment stops there.
- 4.3 (2)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrCharming circular trail in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. The Bachstelze circular hiking trail leads from Lindbergmühle through beautiful countryside to Lehen and back via Oberlindbergmühle. After the route begins with a climb, the path surprises with one or two great views. Highlights: - Varied landscape - beautiful views
Visitor info
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
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Activities
- Backpacking trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Bike touring trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Bird watching trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Camping trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Cross-country skiing trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Mountain biking trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Road biking trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Running trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Snowshoeing trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Walking trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
Attractions
- Beach trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Cave trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Easy trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Event trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Forest trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Hard trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Lake trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Long trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Moderate trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- River trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Short trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Trails with historic sites in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Trails with views in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Waterfall trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Wildflower trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Wildlife trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
Suitability
- Child-friendly trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Dog-friendly trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Partially paved trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Paved trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Trails for dogs on lead in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
- Wheelchair-friendly trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park