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Best child-friendly trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best child-friendly 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 - Hochfall from Bodenmais

    4.6 (37)·Easy·2.3 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Spectacular tour near Bodenmais in the Bavarian Forest. This short walk leads to the "Hochfall" natural monument, which consists of a 1 km long, largely untouched flow section of the Moosbach. This piece has been a natural monument since 1965, which can be explored from a small bridge that leads across the stream. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - Waterfall

  2. #2 - Großer Arbersee Circular Route

    4.3 (30)·Easy·1.8 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-friendly walk in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park between Bodenmais and Bayerisch Eisenstein. The loop leads along the shore once around the Großer Arbersee, which together with the Arberseewand is a designated nature reserve. The unspoilt natural landscape is characterised by the mixed mountain forests, the impressive Arberseewand and the floating silting moor. Dogs must be kept on a lead throughout the nature reserve and there is a ban on swimming and sunbathing around the lake....

  3. #3 - Goldsteig: From Grandsberg to Hirschenstein

    4.7 (21)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic circular hike around Grandsberg in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park. The Goldsteig access trail no. 30 leads from Grandsberg to the Hirschstein. This hike is ideal for the whole family. One car park is the 67 "Grandsberg hiking car park". There you can stop for a bite to eat at the Berggasthof Menaur. Highlights: - Great views - Hirschenstein viewing tower

  4. #4 - Silberberg Loop

    4.3 (24)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Panoramic circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This marvellous circular hiking trail leads once around the Brandtner Riegel. It starts at the Schönebene hiking car park, where there is also a bus stop. The trail follows the "Bo50" markings. There is a refreshment stop and WCs at the Silberberkwerk. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Silberberg - Idyllic forest paths - Beautiful views over the mountain peaks - Possible tour of the mine

  5. #5 - Kreuzotter Circular Route - Hiking through Klosterfilz and Großer Filz

    4.3 (17)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    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...

  6. #6 - Rund um die Talsperre Frauenau

    4.0 (15)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Versatile 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"

  7. #7 - A trip to the stone age

    4.3 (14)·Easy·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    On the circular tour, which is a special experience for families with children, you can explore the Falkenstein National Park Centre. The Stone Age cave, aurochs and prehistoric horses invite you to imagine the landscape in prehistoric times. In the Haus zur Wildnis, there is an opportunity to stop for refreshments, visit the nature cinema and discover the national park exhibition. Accessibility: the tour is barrier-free and suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Further information...

  8. #8 - Rundweg Bussard

    4.3 (9)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular quality trail in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria The Bussard circular trail is a certified quality hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest National Park that offers both natural and culinary delights. The starting point of the circular hike is the car park at the Bayerisch Eisenstein hiking park. If travelling by bus or train, get off at the Waldbahn station of the same name (approx. 500 m walk). From Bayerisch Eisenstein, head to the Schwellhäusl directly at the...

  9. #9 - Deggendorf Rundwanderweg Nr.2

    5.0 (5)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Cultural quarter - Perlasberg - Breitenberg - Simmling - Geiersberg church - cultural quarter

  10. #10 - Von Schiederhof auf dem Naturweg Kobelberg

    4.3 (14)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail from Schiederhof in the Bavarian Forest. On the nature discovery trail, you can learn a lot about the regional flora and fauna. The loop starts at the information board at the car park in Schiederhof. Follow the "white seven on a red background" markings. At the end, you can stop for refreshments at the "Waldgasthof Schiederhof" right next to the car park.
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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 child-friendly trail to hike in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best child-friendly trail to hike in Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Hochfall from Bodenmais, which has a 4.6 star rating from 37 reviews. This trail is 2.3 km long with an elevation gain of 69 m.

What is the longest child-friendly trail in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest child-friendly trail in Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Adalbert-Stifter-Radweg. This trail is estimated to be 38.1 km long.

How many child-friendly trails are in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

There are 35 child-friendly trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These child-friendly trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 240 AllTrails community reviews.

Which child-friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

Adalbert-Stifter-Radweg has the most elevation gain for child-friendly trails with 927 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Großarmschlag: Entlang Dörfer und Große Ohe, which has 514 m of elevation gain.

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