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Best camping trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best camping trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

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The Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park borders the Bavarian Forest Nature Park to the south and the German-Czech border to the east. It is the fourth largest nature park in Bavaria and covers the districts of Cham and Schwandorf. Hikers can enjoy varied nature and explore the small Arbersee lake with its floating islands, the Rötelsee area with its many wild animals and migratory birds or the Höllbach with its rocks and woodland areas. There is a castle museum in Falkenstein Castle Park and historic castle ruins to discover in Sattelpeilstein Castle Park and the Schwarzenberg pile ruins.

Nature can be explored with all your senses - alone or with the help of the regularly organised guided tours. During the summer holidays, there is an additional holiday programme and events for children with the motto "On the trail of nature".

Top sights

Naturschutzgebiet Hölle
Naturschutzgebiet Hölle
Viewpoint
Räuber Heigl Höhle
Räuber Heigl Höhle
Cave
Kreuzfelsen
Kreuzfelsen
Peak
Mühlbauernberg
Mühlbauernberg
Peak
Mittagstein
Mittagstein
Peak
Mittagsstein-Denkmal
Mittagsstein-Denkmal
Viewpoint

Top trails

  1. #1 - Rund um den Hammersee

    4.4 (20)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    A scenic walk around the Hammersee lake in Bavaria. The Hammersee is popular with anglers, water sports fans and sunbathers alike. Surrounded by forest, it offers a beautiful, partly shady route all the way round with only moderate climbs. To shorten the route, the lake can optionally be crossed via the railway bridge. With the exception of the sandy beach, dogs are allowed everywhere. Highlights of the tour: - Weichselbrunner Weiher - Hammersee lake - Art installations - Sandy beach for...

  2. #2 - Knight and Ghost Trail (Ni06)

    4.6 (11)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Knights and Ghosts Trail is a wonderful circular hike in the Regen Valley. The route is marked with signs labelled "Wanderweg 6". A very special attraction is the ruins of Stockenfels Castle, a hilltop castle built around 1340. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Regental valley - Regental rock - beautiful forest paths - Stockenfels castle ruins

  3. #3 - Perlsee loop trail (Wm02)

    4.6 (6)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Perlseer circular hiking trail is ideal for families with children. The Schwarzach reservoir in the shape of a pearl is located just outside Waldmünchen and can be approached or hiked directly from the town. As it is a circular hiking trail, you can start anywhere. The tour here starts near the car park at the Alte Ziegelhütte campsite. From there, you walk past the campsite and down to the natural high...

  4. #4 - Loop trail Sperlhammer (Bk01)

    4.7 (7)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. On cobbler's pony through the Kötztinger meadows. Passing below the imposing fortified church, you leave the town to the west along the course of the Weißer Regen (refreshment stop: Hex'nheis'l). Past the mill wheel of the river nature trail and romantic river meanders as well as across extensive meadows by the Herrenweiher pond, the trail first leads to a large field cross. From there, it follows a meadow path...

  5. #5 - Zu den Einödhöfen

    4.3 (6)·Hard·10.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Panoramic hiking trail in Lam, Bavaria. From the tourist information centre, follow the signs via Kinogasse to Panoramapark / Kurpark Lam. Here the trail descends on an agricultural path next to the panorama park to the farm at the Ginglmühle, where the hiking trail joins a road. Turn right and go straight over the roundabout to Frahelsbruck. The La7 runs alongside the road on the pavement. Before the road in Frahelsbruck rises steeply, turn left onto a narrower road, which ends after...

  6. #6 - Through the nature reserve Weichselbrunner Weiher and dry pine forest

    4.3 (4)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. An almost 5km long loop with few ascents, which leads once around the Weichselbrunner Weiher. You walk along beautiful forest paths and can take a short detour to the Rechenquelle spring. There is also a refuge near the spring, which is perfect for a picnic. Dogs must be kept on a lead in the nature reserve. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Weichselbrunn pond - nature reserve - rake spring

  7. #7 - Loop trail Kuernburg (St09)

    4.6 (5)·Moderate·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point for this hike is the market square in Stamsried. From the market square, walk in the direction of Schloßstraße, then along Blumenstraße. Walk uphill along Hildebrandstraße and turn right into Kalvarienbergstraße. Then follow Kürnburgstraße on the left uphill to the folk musicians' memorial. Turn right there and follow the signs for the hiking trail on forest paths. Alternative: Forest...

  8. #8 - Neubaeuer lake loop (Ro20)

    4.8 (4)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Great tour around Neubäuer See - starting from the car park on Schwärzenbergstraße (tennis facility) in a north-westerly direction past the former ADAC holiday village to the lakeshore. You have an almost constant view of the Neubäuer See and pass several information boards and viewing platforms for observing the flora and fauna in the Neubäuer See nature reserve. After approx. 3 km, a view of the Neubäu sailing...

  9. #9 - Diebergweg

    4.5 (3)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. To the campsite and wildlife garden, through the Chamb meadows, over the Wodsteg and the railway crossing up to the edge of the forest, first left at the school bus shelter, then right up the mountain forest to the ridge path (junction for the Dieberghütte rest area, 616 m, not open to the public) and on to the summit of the Dieberg (638 m, Bayernwarte observation tower). Continue to the Hackerl chapel, then left via...

  10. #10 - Lam loop to the small Arbersee and the Hindenburgkanzel

    4.6 (7)·Hard·33.5 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
    Challenging MTB or trekking tour in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From Lam, you hike or cycle through the valley of the White Rain and over the Kleiner Arbersee and the Hindenburgkanzel towards the Czech border. The Kleiner Arbersee is known far beyond the borders of the country for its floating islands. It is well worth taking a walk around the beautiful lake (optional, approx. 40 minutes). You have the opportunity to stop for refreshments along the way. There are also...
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Rund um den Hammersee, which has a 4.4 star rating from 20 reviews. This trail is 8.7 km long with an elevation gain of 136 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Upper 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 Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

There are 70 camping trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These camping trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 155 AllTrails community reviews.

Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Upper 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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