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Best wildlife trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best wildlife 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 - 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.

  2. #2 - Schwarzwihrberg Circular Route

    4.6 (30)·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 - 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...

  4. #4 - 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.

  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 - Von Eck zur Köztinger Hütte

    4.4 (7)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular, multi-faceted hiking trail in the Taubertal nature reserve, Saarland. This circular hiking trail begins near Kirkel and first leads over the Frauenbrunnen fountain and around the Taubertal nature reserve. On the way back, you can enjoy the view from the Höllerburg vantage point. The circular route is very varied and leads through dense mixed deciduous forest along impressive red sandstone formations. The rock formations impress with their bizarre shapes, wide crevices, narrow...

  8. #8 - Lam - Kleiner Osser - Großer Osser

    4.7 (14)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 6–7 hr
    Panoramic circular route in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. This beautiful and challenging circular route starts in Lam and leads clockwise over the saddle and first over the Kleiner Osser and then over the Großer Osser. From there it is a steady descent back to the starting point via Lohberg, Eggersberg and Buchet. The section to the summit cross is quite rocky. Between the two peaks is the Osser chapel and the beautiful Osser meadow, which is still kept open by sheep today. On the Großer...

  9. #9 - Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 12: Schönbuchen to Eck

    4.5 (12)·Hard·10.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Panoramic section of the Goldsteig north route in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. The twelfth stage of the Goldsteig: Nordroute leads from Schönbuchen via the Reitenberg to the Kötzinger Hütte. Here you can enjoy the fantastic panoramic views over the Zellertal valley and the Lamer Winkel. The route then continues along alpine rocky landscapes and wide wooded areas to the stage destination of Eck. Highlights: - Kaiterberg - Räuber-Heigl cave - Mittagsstein - Steinbühler Gesenke - Smoke tubes -...

  10. #10 - Hohen Bogen-Bärenriegel-Ahronriegel

    4.8 (9)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Zum Kaitersberg ab Reitenberg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 41 reviews. This trail is 6.3 km long with an elevation gain of 323 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Trans Bayerwald: Südroute. This trail is estimated to be 345.2 km long.

How many wildlife trails are in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

There are 68 wildlife trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 309 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Trans Bayerwald: Südroute has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 10,068 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is König vom Bayerwald - 54km, which has 2,734 m of elevation gain.

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