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Best easy trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best easy 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 - Drachensee loop - shortcut

    4.7 (16)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. If you walk along the lake from the starting point at the DLRG building, after approx. 1 km you come to a junction where the long Drachensee circular trail (10 km) leaves the shore. However, continue left here via the floating footbridge (approx. 500 m), where you will rejoin the long circular route. This floating footbridge is not accessible in winter (November - March). Highlights of the hike: -...

  2. #2 - Gibachtrundwanderweg

    4.8 (11)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    On the initiative of the Gibacht mountain landlord and glass artist Ralph Wenzel, a hiking trail around the "Gibacht" mountain was created in 2005 with the help of the Furth im Wald mountain rescue service. The average length of 5 km, the manageable walking time of 2 hours, the relatively small difference in altitude of around 100 metres, the succession of sights and the magnificent viewpoints have turned it into a premium hiking trail.

  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 - Rund um den Silbersee TB10

    4.9 (8)·Easy·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    The circular trail around the Silbersee can be started at various points. The romantic tour leads along the shore and to a nature observation station where you can watch the lake's wildlife through a hedge. The Schwarzachtal reservoir has long been used for much more than just its original purpose - flood protection.

  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 - 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...

  8. #8 - Taxölderner Schlucht zum Aussichtsturm Hirschberg

    4.1 (7)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
  9. Große Heilbrünnlrunde - Zubringer

    #9 - Große Heilbrünnlrunde - Zubringer

    5.0 (1)·Easy·1.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Idyllic and scenic city walk in Roding, Bavaria. Starting from the car park at the Esper, the route leads along the river Regen to Kienmühle, where an old water wheel can be seen on the left. The path branches off to the right to the Sackmann Bridge. After crossing the bridge, the path leads to the right to the car park at Heilbrünnl, where there are connections to other hiking trails. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the Regen - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes
  10. Loop trail Zandt - Pfahlhof - Zandt (Za02)

    #10 - Loop trail Zandt - Pfahlhof - Zandt (Za02)

    4.4 (3)·Easy·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Pfahlhof is a lovely hiking destination for the whole family. There are lots of animals to pet and a large trampoline for the children to let off steam, while the adults enjoy a cold beer in the beer garden at the "Blasini" country inn. You start in the centre of the village at the hiking board by the tourist information office and follow the markings in a southerly direction along Harrlinger Straße until...
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