Best trails near Großer Falkenstein
4.3(62 reviews)
Großer Falkenstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 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 Falkenstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Großer Falkenstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (26)·Hard·15 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular route to the Falkenberg, Bavaria. The circular route starts at the Zwieseler Waldhaus and leads hikers uphill through the Mittelsteighütte primeval forest to the Falkenberg. It follows the Jägersteig trail past the Rukowitzberg. The effort of the ascent is finally rewarded with beautiful views. The Falkenstein shelter invites to stop for a bite to eat or to stay overnight (note opening times). The detour to the Windwurf adventure trail is also particularly beautiful along...
- 3.7 (11)·Hard·12.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrCharming and wild hiking route through the Bavarian Forest National Park. This route leads through the rustic area of the Bavarian Forest National Park to the Großer Falkenstein summit with its very scenic views. On the way there, wild and romantic paths lead through a primeval gorge. This is in the Zwieseler Winkel at the foot of the Falkenstein massif. The route also takes you to the Höllbach threshold - the former Triftteich invites you to take a break. A short distance above the rocky...
- 3.8 (5)·Hard·12.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrIdyllic section of the Goldsteig north route in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria The 15th stage of the Goldsteig: Northern Route begins at the hiking park in Bayerisch Eisenbach and first leads to the Trifter-Klause Schwellhäusl. It continues along imposing trees and through the mountain spruce forest to the stage finish, the Großer Falkenstein refuge. Highlights: - Sundial at Schwellhäusl - Hans-Watzlik-Hain primeval forest adventure trail - Ruckowitzschachten - Great Falkenstein
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·27.4 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrPicturesque section of the Goldsteig north route in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria On the 16th stage of the Goldsteig: Northern Route, the trail leads south of the Czech "Šumava" National Park, mainly along shafts - former forest pastures - felts - raised bogs with special flora and fauna. This stage is a little more strenuous, but offers beautiful scenery and idyllic paths. Highlights: - Rindlschachten - Lindberger Schachten - Zwieselter Filz - Latschensee - Lost Schachten
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·24.6 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria. A truly marvellous hike in the Bavarian Forest, with idyllic forest paths and fantastic views over the mountains. The start of the slightly more than 24-kilometre loop, which leads over the Kleiner and Großer Falkenstein, is in Regenhütte. Highlights of the hike: - Small Falkenstein - Great Falkenstein - Falkenstein National Park Centre with open-air animal enclosure - Primeval forest Mittelsteighütte
- Hard·14.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThe journey is easy by train. You can travel to Plattling and change there to the Waldbahn, which will take you to Bayerisch Eisenstein. The tour really starts at the railway station in Bayerisch Eisenstein. The ascent to the Falkenstein requires some fitness with a difference in altitude of around 600 metres.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Großer Falkenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Großer Falkenstein. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Großer Falkenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Großer Falkenstein is Falkenstein Cicular Route, which has a 4.6 star rating from 26 reviews. This trail is 15.0 km long with an elevation gain of 747 m.
What is the longest trail near Großer Falkenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Großer Falkenstein is Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 16: Großer Falkenstein to Rachel. This trail is estimated to be 27.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Großer Falkenstein?
Großer Falkenstein: With an ascent of 1,068 m, From Regenhütte to the small and large Falkenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Vom Zwieslerwaldhaus auf den Großen Falkenstein with 1,002 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Großer Falkenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Großer Falkenstein is Falkenstein Cicular Route with a 4.6-star rating from 26 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Höllbachgspreng
- Großer Falkenstein
- Hochwiesriegel
- Höllbachschwelle
- Kleiner Falkenstein
- Brunnen /Tränke
- Latschensee
- Hirschbachschwelle
- Hochschachten
- Diensthütte Lindbergschachten
- Schloss Ludwigsthal
- Lindberger Schachten
- Schloss Buchenau
- Wolf
- Scheuereckberg
- Wohnmobilstellplätze und Zeltplatz in Scheuereck
- Nationalparkzentrum Falkenstein
- Höllbachriegel
- Ruckowitzberg
- Wasserversorgung