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Best child-friendly trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best child-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
Viewpoint

Top trails

  1. #1 - Rundweg durch die Hölle

    4.7 (99)·Moderate·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Heavenly circular route through the Hölle nature reserve in the Bavarian Forest. The name ("Hölle" means "hell") shouldn't be off-putting, as this is a family-friendly and fantastic hiking trail over hill and dale and past huge granite and gneiss boulders. Most of the time, the trail leads through the Höllbach valley and follows the "Wilder Mann 149" and "RB03" markings. The start is at the car park of the nature reserve. From Brennberg, the number 900 bus to the "Wanderparkplatz Höllbach"...

  2. #2 - Schwarzwihrberg Circular Route

    4.5 (29)·Moderate·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Panoramic hike up the Schwarzwihrberg, Bavaria. The route starts at the car park near the Hotel Bergfried on the edge of the town of Rötz. From there it goes directly uphill via the Schützsteig to the 690 metre high local mountain of the town of Rötz, the Schwarzwihrberg. Here you will find the Schwarzenburg castle ruins, which can be visited all year round. From there, and finally from the summit of the Schwarzwihrberg, there are marvellous views over the Schwarzach valley. the Schwarzach...

  3. #3 - 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...

  4. #4 - 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: -...

  5. #5 - 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...

  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 - Taxölderner Schlucht zum Aussichtsturm Hirschberg

    4.1 (7)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
  8. Loop trail Zandt - Pfahlhof - Zandt (Za02)

    #8 - 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...

  9. #9 - Tannerl-Kapelle und Jungfernhöhe ab Ölbergkapelle

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  10. #10 - Roetelsee trail (Ch04)

    4.1 (6)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The trail starts at the car park in Laichstätt. You walk towards the pond area with the Laichstätt pond and the small and large Rötelsee ponds. This is the centrepiece of the "Regentalaue" nature reserve. The approximately 40-hectare expanse of water, together with the River Regen and the floodplain meadows, forms an extremely valuable habitat for flora and fauna: over 500 different plant species are native to...
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best child-friendly trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Rundweg durch die Hölle, which has a 4.7 star rating from 99 reviews. This trail is 4.2 km long with an elevation gain of 115 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest child-friendly trail in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Oberpfälzer Seenland Radweg Fernradwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 123.3 km long.

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

There are 60 child-friendly trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These child-friendly trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 226 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Oberpfälzer Seenland Radweg Fernradwanderweg has the most elevation gain for child-friendly trails with 2,013 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Steinbruchseeweg (Fu04), which has 329 m of elevation gain.

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