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Best cave trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best cave 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 - Zum Kaitersberg ab Reitenberg

    4.5 (41)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Entertaining circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park near Bad Kötzing. From the hiking car park in Reitenberg, the route leads via the Räuber Heigl cave to the Kötztinger Hütte. The serviced mountain hut with its magnificent viewing terrace is located in the Kaitersberg ridge on the Mittagstein (1,034 m). After a refreshment, you return via the Kreuzfelsen.

  2. #2 - Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 12: Schönbuchen to Eck

    4.5 (12)·Hard·10.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Panoramic section of the Goldsteig north route in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. The twelfth stage of the Goldsteig: Nordroute leads from Schönbuchen via the Reitenberg to the Kötzinger Hütte. Here you can enjoy the fantastic panoramic views over the Zellertal valley and the Lamer Winkel. The route then continues along alpine rocky landscapes and wide wooded areas to the stage destination of Eck. Highlights: - Kaiterberg - Räuber-Heigl cave - Mittagsstein - Steinbühler Gesenke - Smoke tubes -...

  3. #3 - 12 thousand-meter mountains along the Goldsteig

    3.8 (3)·Hard·23.5 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr

  4. #4 - Bad Kötzting - Eck

    4.9 (4)·Hard·24.9 km·Est. 8.5–9 hr

  5. #5 - Bad Kötzting - Arndorf - Reitenberg

    5.0 (3)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Kneipp spa Bad Kötzting is the starting and finishing point of this beautiful circular hike. The first third of the hike is a little steeper uphill, but once you have reached the Kreuzfelsen, the rest of the route almost goes by itself. Highlights of the hike: - Bad Kötzting - Bockshornstein - Stop for refreshments at the Kötztinger Hütte - Cross rocks

  6. #6 - Bad Koetzting via Plattenstein, Kreuzfelsen and Mittagstein

    3.8 (3)·Hard·16.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Panoramic circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This sporty hike near Bad Kötzting delights with quiet forest paths and some great views as far as the Zillertal. After a short run-in phase, the trail climbs almost constantly up to the highest point of the hike - the summit of the Mittagstein. On the Mittagstein there is a chapel in memory of war dead and a viewing rock. Highlights of the hike: - White Rain - Plattenstein (788 metres above sea level) -...

  7. #7 - Über den 12-Tausendergipfel

    5.0 (1)·Hard·36.9 km·Est. 13–14 hr
    Beautiful hike near Bodenmais, Bavaria. The hike starts at Bodenmais railway station. It first goes along the Riesloch Falls via the Abersteig to the Großer Arber. After enjoying a fantastic panoramic view, the route continues via the Chamer Hütte, Kötztinger Hütte and Mittagstein to the finish point, the railway station in Bad Kötzting. Highlights of the hike: - Räuber-Heigl cave - Riedelstein - Heugstatt
  8. Lixenried rock labyrinth (Fu24)

    #8 - Lixenried rock labyrinth (Fu24)

    4.8 (3)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. You hike up to the edge of the forest via the high path, then turn left and up a mountain slope, which is strewn with numerous interesting rocks. Steeply rising individual blocks, narrow passages, caves and loopholes stretch up to the highest point of the Geißriegel (746 m). From there, the trail crosses over to the Keilhöhle cave and then runs back to Lixenried. Highlights of the hike: - Lixenried rock...

  9. #9 - Kaitersbergüberschreitung von Höfing

    4.0 (1)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr

  10. #10 - Kaitersberg-Arber-Hochtour

    Hard·28.5 km·Est. 10–11 hr
    One of the most beautiful tours in the Bavarian Forest: strenuous but very beautiful mountain hike from the Weißer Regen valley to the Kaitersberg (ascent to the Kreuzfelsen 580 metres in altitude). The hike along the ridge path with magnificent views of the Zellertal valley and the Lamer Winkel is one of the most beautiful mountain hikes in the Bavarian Forest. Via Kreuzfelsen, Mittagsstein (refreshments: Kötztinger Hütte, open all year round), Steinbühler Gesenke (alpine character) and the...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail with caves to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail with caves to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Zum Kaitersberg ab Reitenberg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 41 reviews. This trail is 6.3 km long with an elevation gain of 323 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: Erlebniswelt Wasserwelten. This trail is estimated to be 84.8 km long.

How many cave trails are in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

There are 15 cave trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These cave trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 71 AllTrails community reviews.

Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

Verbindungsweg der Fernwanderwege E6/E8 has the most elevation gain for cave trails with 2,166 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Pfahlwanderweg, which has 1,929 m of elevation gain.

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