Best trails near Sonnenfels
3.8(23 reviews)
Sonnenfels: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 4 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. Sonnenfels: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sonnenfels are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.9 (12)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe route begins at the Klause trail entrance and leads explorers deep into the rugged wilderness surrounding the Riesloch gorge. Dense woodland surrounds the trail as it follows the tumbling mountain streams toward the iconic waterfalls. After the steady incline along the water, the trail reaches the quiet clearing at Schweiklruhe, offering expansive views of the surrounding hills, valleys, and distant mountain summits. The path then transitions onto the broader Arberhochstraße, providing a...
- 3.9 (8)·Moderate·16.7 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Hike up to the highest mountain in the Upper Palatinate on this route starting in Bodenmais. You don't need to worry about getting lost here: The route follows the well-maintained Chamer Hüttenweg trail almost all the way. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Kleiner Arber (1383 metres above sea level) - Panoramic views over the Bavarian Forest and the Zellertal valley - Mountain hut "Chamer Hütte
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows the Arberhochstraße hiking trail from start to finish and then returns to the starting point. The Arber High Road is located in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park and north of the town of Bodenmais. The hike is relatively hilly and wooded, so you should be well prepared. There are plenty of wonderful views!
- 3.2 (2)·Hard·16.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic hike in the Bavarian Forest from Mooshof, Bavaria. The picturesque holiday resort of Mooshof lies amidst the impressive mountain landscape of the Bavarian Forest. The trail leads steadily uphill along Steinhütelstraße and Auerhahnstraße to Hüttl-Schachten. From there, you head towards the Kleiner Arber, where you reach the highest point of the route and can enjoy magnificent views. You return via the Buchhütten-Schachten. Highlights: - fantastic mountain panorama - Local flora and...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Sonnenfels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sonnenfels is Rieslochfälle and Schweikl Ruhe from Bodenmais-Klause, which has a 4.9 star rating from 12 reviews. This trail is 7.4 km long with an elevation gain of 289 m.
What is the longest trail near Sonnenfels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sonnenfels is Kleiner Arber ab Bodenmais. This trail is estimated to be 16.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sonnenfels?
Sonnenfels: With an ascent of 797 m, Kleiner Arber ab Bodenmais has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rund um Unterlohwies und Kleine Arber with 654 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sonnenfels?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sonnenfels is Rund um Unterlohwies und Kleine Arber with a 3.2-star rating from 2 reviews.
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- Untere Wasserstube
- Obere Wasserstube
- Rißlochfälle
- Mittagsplatzl
- Schutzhütte am Seesteig
- Kleiner Arber
- Hochfall
- Arberhütte
- Hochzellberg
- Silberberg
- Hoher Steinriegel
- Aussichtsplattform des roten Pfads der Ameisenstraße
- Kühberg
- Langlaufzentrum Bretterschachten
- Brandtner Riegel
- Sonnenfels
- Einsiedlerberg
- Silberbergwerk
- Am Arberhütten-Schachten
- Blick in den Gottesgab-Stollen