Best waterfall 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
- 4.5 (145)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular route to the Riesloch waterfalls in the Bavarian Forest. This excellent hike begins at the Riesloch Falls hiking car park and leads the Riesbach folden steadily uphill past the Untere Wasserstube until you finally reach the famous Riesloch Falls. After enjoying this natural spectacle to the total, return on the Arberhochstrasse until the circuit closes again at the starting point. The second part of the hike is designed as a relaxed descent. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.7 (67)·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 (70)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park near Bodenmais. The hiking route leads through the "Großer Arbersee and Arberseewand" nature reserve. The nature reserve is characterised by its low mountain range landscape, multi-century-old trees and rocky vegetation, which are home to numerous plant and animal species. There are refreshment stops at the Großer Arber summit station. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.5 (52)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park from Spiegelau. Via the Großarmschlag reservoir to the wild and romantic Steinklamm gorge. This natural jewel is a popular excursion destination and enchants visitors with its rocky gorge, roaring water and moss-covered rocks. As it can quickly become slippery around the gorge, sturdy footwear and sure-footedness are essential. Highlights: - Stone gorge - Großarmschlag reservoir
- 4.6 (37)·Easy·2.3 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrSpectacular 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
- 4.8 (24)·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
- 4.3 (20)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. This idyllic hike lies on the border between the Upper Bavarian Forest and Bavarian Forest nature parks and leads to the beautiful Kleiner Arbersee lake and over the Kleiner and Großer Arber mountains. If you wish, you can take the mountain railway down to the valley from the Großer Arber summit station. There is a refreshment stop at the Kleiner Arbersee.
- 4.6 (26)·Hard·15 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular route to the Falkenberg, Bavaria. The circular route starts at the Zwieseler Waldhaus and leads hikers uphill through the Mittelsteighütte primeval forest to the Falkenberg. It follows the Jägersteig trail past the Rukowitzberg. The effort of the ascent is finally rewarded with beautiful views. The Falkenstein shelter invites to stop for a bite to eat or to stay overnight (note opening times). The detour to the Windwurf adventure trail is also particularly beautiful along...
- 4.8 (19)·Easy·7.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrOne of the best experiences when hiking is to be on a rather empty path where the crowds don't flood the trail. This trail is perfect for such a hike, taking you from the Arberschutzhaus to the Bodenhaus. The route leads through moorland landscapes, along several streams, a waterfall and a gorge.
- 4.3 (25)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Buchenberger Leite, Bavaria. The Buchberger Leite is an impressive gorge landscape in the Bavarian Forest and also one of the most beautiful geotopes in Bavaria. This hike is very pleasant over a short distance and runs from Freyung to Ringelai through one of the most beautiful torrent gorges in Bavaria. It bears the seal of quality "Bavaria's most beautiful geotopes" and is a protected landscape. The route is very popular on warm summer days. There are...
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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