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Best wildflower trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best wildflower 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 - 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...

  3. #3 - 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.

  4. #4 - 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...

  5. #5 - Über den Grenzpfad zum Osser

    4.6 (21)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Natural circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park near Lam. The hiking route leads from the Osser-Sattel car park to the summit of Jägerhübel on the German-Czech border. The route follows the border past the border stone and via the Osserblick viewpoint to the "Großer Osser" summit. Here there are refreshment stops, further viewpoints and the historic touchstone. You then return to the starting point via the Kleiner Osser.

  6. #6 - Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 13: Eck to Großer Arber

    4.3 (23)·Hard·15.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Demanding section of the Goldsteig north route in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria. The 13th stage of the Goldsteig: Northern Route is one of the most strenuous, but offers fantastic views and a wonderful panorama. Along unspoilt forests, wild nature and wild blueberry bushes, strenuous ascents alternate with pleasant descents. The route leads over eight "thousand metre peaks" to the stage destination of the Großer Arber. Highlights: - Eight-thousand metre tour - Bavarian Forest...

  7. #7 - Osser Path (Lo01)

    4.5 (14)·Hard·9.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The immediate border location makes the Osser interesting - in earlier times for smugglers, today for hikers. Since 1995, the Osser can once again be climbed from all four points of the compass. The tour from Lohberg - the so-called Osser Trail - is labelled Lo1. It starts from the Osser car park in Oberlohberg. The moderately difficult to difficult path through the mixed mountain forest, which seems to cling to the...

  8. #8 - 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 -...

  9. #9 - 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...

  10. #10 - 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.
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