Best trails near Großer Arber
4.4(298 reviews)
Großer Arber: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 20 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Großer Arber: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 19 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Großer Arber are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.7 (67)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park. This route goes around the large Arbersee and up to the highest peak in the Bavarian Forest, the Großer Arber. From there, it offers a beautiful view and the possibility to stop off comfortably. The Arbersee is ideal for a pedal boat ride on warm summer days. Highlights of the hike: - Big Arber - Big Arbersee - magnificent views - Arber chapel - Bodenmaiser Mulde
- 4.8 (71)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park near Bodenmais. The hiking route leads through the "Großer Arbersee and Arberseewand" nature reserve. The nature reserve is characterised by its low mountain range landscape, multi-century-old trees and rocky vegetation, which are home to numerous plant and animal species. There are refreshment stops at the Großer Arber summit station. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.9 (29)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular 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...
- 4.3 (20)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic 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.
- 4.8 (19)·Easy·7.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrOne of the best experiences when hiking is to be on a rather empty path where the crowds don't flood the trail. This trail is perfect for such a hike, taking you from the Arberschutzhaus to the Bodenhaus. The route leads through moorland landscapes, along several streams, a waterfall and a gorge.
- 4.3 (23)·Hard·15.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrDemanding 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...
- 4.4 (19)·Hard·15 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic 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 -...
- 4.7 (5)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Hiking trail 1 of the Bavarian Forest Nature Park starts in Bodenmais. From here, you hike via Mittagsplatzl to the Großer Arber, the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest. If you want to stop for a bite to eat, continue along the Arberweg to the Eisensteiner Hütte (open daily from 10 am to 4 pm). Highlights of the hike: - Bodenmais - Lunch spot - Großer Arber (1456 metres above sea level) - Nature reserve Großer Arber and...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Großer Arber?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Großer Arber. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 19 hiking trails, 7 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Großer Arber?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Großer Arber is Big Arber and Arbersee, which has a 4.7 star rating from 67 reviews. This trail is 10.8 km long with an elevation gain of 608 m.
What is the longest trail near Großer Arber?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Großer Arber is König vom Bayerwald - 54km. This trail is estimated to be 55.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Großer Arber?
Großer Arber: With an ascent of 2,734 m, König vom Bayerwald - 54km has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Kaitersberg-Arber-Hochtour with 1,850 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Großer Arber?
The most popular and difficult trail near Großer Arber is Little and Big Arber with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Großer Arber
- Waldholzkugelbahn
- Tretbootverleih
- Arberschutzhaus
- Zwieseler Hütte
- Bergwacht Lam
- Lake Großer Arbersee
- Stallriegel
- Hans-Watzlik-Hain
- Obere Schwelle
- Geigenbachfälle
- Schachtenbach
- Kleiner Kühberg
- Dorfweiher Regenhütte
- Kleiner Wasserfall
- Emahlenriegel
- Schutzhütte Hochbergsattel
- Camping Heiner
- Burglengenfelder-Hütte (SCB-Hütte)