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Best lake trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best lake 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 - Big Arber

    4.9 (29)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. At 1455 metres above sea level, the Großer Arber is the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest and Bohemian Forest. The start and finish of this hike high up to the "King of the Bavarian Forest" is the car park at the valley station of the Arber mountain railway. Depending on your wishes, the outward or return journey can be replaced by a leisurely ride on the Arber mountain railway. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Großer...

  2. #2 - Kleiner Arbersee Circular

    4.6 (29)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Charming hiking trail around the small Abersee in Bavaria. The small Arbersee is one of the natural gems of the region. The natural lake, with its three small islands, always offers new views as you circle it. This route begins south of Sommerau and runs through the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. Highlights of the hike: - Abersee - Beautiful views of and around the lake - Floating islands - Waterfalls ----------------------------------- Would you like to explore other exciting day...

  3. #3 - Little and Big Arber

    4.3 (20)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Panoramic circular hike in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. This idyllic hike lies on the border between the Upper Bavarian Forest and Bavarian Forest nature parks and leads to the beautiful Kleiner Arbersee lake and over the Kleiner and Großer Arber mountains. If you wish, you can take the mountain railway down to the valley from the Großer Arber summit station. There is a refreshment stop at the Kleiner Arbersee.

  4. #4 - 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...

  5. #5 - Grosser Arber - Kleiner Arber - Kleiner Arbersee

    4.4 (19)·Hard·15 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The start and finish of this hike is the summit station of the mountain railway on the Großer Arber (for a more athletic challenge: start at the valley station of the mountain railway). From here it is a good seven kilometres to the Kleiner Arbersee lake, which is known above all for its floating islands. Apart from an ascent to the Chamer Hütte, the route is quite relaxed overall. Highlights of the hike: - Großer Arber -...

  6. #6 - Höllbachweg

    4.3 (11)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    From the overview board in the car park at the entrance to Rettenbach, head north. Then cross the main road (watch out for busy roads!) and walk past Grubmühle to the Postfelden reservoir and then towards Postfelden. Pass a small car park for hikers with an overview board and walk straight ahead along a short section of the small road before turning right to Höllbachhof, which is located directly at the entrance to the "Hölle" (nature reserve). Walk along the roaring Höllbach stream to...

  7. #7 - 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: -...

  8. #8 - Vom Blaibacher Stauwehr zum Höllenstein Stauwehr

    4.7 (6)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  9. #9 - 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...

  10. #10 - Hohenbogen: Farrenruck - Schwarzriegel

    4.7 (5)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Big Arber, which has a 4.9 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 7.4 km long with an elevation gain of 394 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake 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 lake trails are in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

There are 136 lake trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 317 AllTrails community reviews.

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

MTB tour: Trans Bavarian Forest has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 18,141 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Trans Bayerwald: Südroute, which has 10,068 m of elevation gain.

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