Best trail running 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
- 4.7 (65)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park. This route goes around the large Arbersee and up to the highest peak in the Bavarian Forest, the Großer Arber. From there, it offers a beautiful view and the possibility to stop off comfortably. The Arbersee is ideal for a pedal boat ride on warm summer days. Highlights of the hike: - Big Arber - Big Arbersee - magnificent views - Arber chapel - Bodenmaiser Mulde
- 4.8 (23)·Hard·6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Access trail no. 18 meets the Goldsteig long-distance hiking trail at the Kleiner Arber. You start at the railway station in Bodenmais. The scenic highlight is the Riesloch nature reserve, which is famous for its waterfalls. Highlights of the hike: - Riesloch Falls - Riesloch nature reserve - Cham hut - Little Arber
- 4.4 (19)·Hard·15 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The start and finish of this hike is the summit station of the mountain railway on the Großer Arber (for a more athletic challenge: start at the valley station of the mountain railway). From here it is a good seven kilometres to the Kleiner Arbersee lake, which is known above all for its floating islands. Apart from an ascent to the Chamer Hütte, the route is quite relaxed overall. Highlights of the hike: - Großer Arber -...
- 4.3 (23)·Hard·15.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrDemanding section of the Goldsteig north route in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria. The 13th stage of the Goldsteig: Northern Route is one of the most strenuous, but offers fantastic views and a wonderful panorama. Along unspoilt forests, wild nature and wild blueberry bushes, strenuous ascents alternate with pleasant descents. The route leads over eight "thousand metre peaks" to the stage destination of the Großer Arber. Highlights: - Eight-thousand metre tour - Bavarian Forest...
- 4.3 (24)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic 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
- 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"
- 4.7 (12)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From Ahornwies, the route leads up to the Käsplatte, from whose almost 980 metre high summit, which is covered in rock slabs, you can enjoy fantastic views over the wooded hilly landscapes of the Bavarian Forest. The way back includes the Knollnburger Pröllersteig trail. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Käsplatte - Beautiful views over the Bavarian Forest - idyllic forest paths
- 4.6 (12)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This circular hiking trail starts very close to Mitterfels Castle, also known as Schloss Mitterfels, which is now home to the town hall. You walk through woods and fields and pass smaller villages such as Weingarten and Kreuzkirchen. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Perlbachtal valley - Mitterfels local history museum - Mitterfels Castle - Devil's Rock
- 4.6 (10)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria This beautiful circular walk leads along idyllic forest paths from Lindenau to Hirschenstein and Rauhen Kulm. There is a refreshment stop at the starting point of the hike (enquire about opening times in advance). Highlights of the hike: - beautiful views - Quiet forest paths - summit of the Hirschenstein - summit of the Rauher Kulm
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.
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Suitability
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