Best trails near Obere Wasserstube
4.5(205 reviews)
Obere Wasserstube: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 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. Obere Wasserstube: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Obere Wasserstube are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (143)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular route to the Riesloch waterfalls in the Bavarian Forest. This excellent hike begins at the Riesloch Falls hiking car park and leads the Riesbach folden steadily uphill past the Untere Wasserstube until you finally reach the famous Riesloch Falls. After enjoying this natural spectacle to the total, return on the Arberhochstrasse until the circuit closes again at the starting point. The second part of the hike is designed as a relaxed descent. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.8 (24)·Hard·6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Access trail no. 18 meets the Goldsteig long-distance hiking trail at the Kleiner Arber. You start at the railway station in Bodenmais. The scenic highlight is the Riesloch nature reserve, which is famous for its waterfalls. Highlights of the hike: - Riesloch Falls - Riesloch nature reserve - Cham hut - Little Arber
- 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.
- 4.9 (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...
- 4.5 (3)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis trail leads through the dense, mountain forests of the Bavarian Forest National Park, climbing from the glassmaking town of Bodenmais toward the summit of the Großer Arber, known as the "King of the Bavarian Forest." Shaded paths guide hikers through the protected Riesloch Nature Reserve, where mountain streams cascade over granite rocks to form the impressive Riesloch Waterfalls. Continuing past ancient mountain pastures known as Schachten, the route ascends through spruce and beech...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·36.9 km·Est. 13–14 hrBeautiful hike near Bodenmais, Bavaria. The hike starts at Bodenmais railway station. It first goes along the Riesloch Falls via the Abersteig to the Großer Arber. After enjoying a fantastic panoramic view, the route continues via the Chamer Hütte, Kötztinger Hütte and Mittagstein to the finish point, the railway station in Bad Kötzting. Highlights of the hike: - Räuber-Heigl cave - Riedelstein - Heugstatt
- 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!
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Obere Wasserstube?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Obere Wasserstube. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Obere Wasserstube?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Obere Wasserstube is Riesloch Falls, which has a 4.5 star rating from 143 reviews. This trail is 7.4 km long with an elevation gain of 364 m.
What is the longest trail near Obere Wasserstube?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Obere Wasserstube is Über den 12-Tausendergipfel. This trail is estimated to be 36.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Obere Wasserstube?
Obere Wasserstube: With an ascent of 1,623 m, Über den 12-Tausendergipfel has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Great Arber Loop with 1,214 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Obere Wasserstube?
The most popular and difficult trail near Obere Wasserstube is Goldsteig Access No. 18: Bodenmais - Kleiner Arber with a 4.8-star rating from 24 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