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Best dog-friendly trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best dog-friendly 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
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Top trails

  1. #1 - Rund um den Hammersee

    4.4 (19)·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 - Hirschling - Katzheim - Valley of the Regen

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From Hirschling, you hike slightly uphill in the direction of Katzheim. For most of the way, you follow well-maintained hiking trails through the Teufelsgsperr nature reserve until you finally descend into the Regental valley. The last two kilometres lead directly along the river Regen back to Hirschling. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet, well-maintained forest paths - idyllic Regental valley - Hirschling Castle

  4. #4 - Von Katzenrohrbach über den Schlossberg nach Zell

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Varied hiking tour in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park from Katzenrohrbach. The hiking route leads along the Perlenbach stream through forests and meadows to the Schlossberg in Zell, on which the ruins of Lobenstein Castle are enthroned. The ruins are freely accessible at all times and are a great vantage point with marvellous views of the Upper Palatinate. Finally, you reach the idyllic village of Zell before returning to the starting point along the same route.
  5. Rund um Hannesried

    #5 - Rund um Hannesried

    Easy·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Rund um den Hammersee, which has a 4.4 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 8.7 km long with an elevation gain of 136 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest dog-friendly trail in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Knight and Ghost Trail (Ni06). This trail is estimated to be 12.1 km long.

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

There are 5 dog-friendly trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These dog-friendly trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 34 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Von Katzenrohrbach über den Schlossberg nach Zell has the most elevation gain for dog-friendly trails with 360 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Hirschling - Katzheim - Valley of the Regen, which has 328 m of elevation gain.

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