Best river trails in Bad Kötzting
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Explore the most popular river trails near Bad Kötzting with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (7)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. On foot through the Koetzting floodplains. Passing below the imposing fortified church, you leave the city to the west, against the course of the Weisser Regen river (refreshment stop: Hex'nheis'l). Passing the mill wheel of the river educational trail and romantic river meanders as well as across spacious meadows at the Herrenweiher, the path first leads to a large field cross. From there it goes on a meadow trail and...
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrOn the Fischerlweg around Weißenregen: Along the Kurpark and after crossing the bridge at the Roter Steg, you leave the town center on the left and downstream on the romantic Spatilleweg. The first stop is the Magdalene Chapel, where a small staircase leads down to the hidden Fatima Grotto. We continue to the Regenstein, where the poet Maximilian Schmidt, known as the Waldschmidt, once lived in the "Waldfrieden" house. After a flat passage, parallel to the cycle path, the path soon reaches...
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Kneipp spa Bad Koetzting is the start and end point of this beautiful hike. The first third of the hike is a bit steeper, but once you have reached the Kreuzfelsen, the rest of the route almost takes care of itself. Highlights of the hike: - Bad Koetzting - Bockshornstein - Stop at the Koetztinger Hütte - Cross Rock
- 3.8 (3)·Hard·10.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This sporty hike near Bad Koetzting inspires with quiet forest paths and some great views of the Zillertal. After a short warm-up phase, it is almost constantly uphill to the highest point of the hike - the summit of the Mittagstein. On the Mittagstein there is a chapel commemorating those who died in war and a lookout rock. Highlights of the hike: - White Regen - Plattenstein (788 m above sea level) - Kreuzfelsen...
- 4.7 (2)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrRivers, lakes and quiet landscapes: the path begins again in Bad Kötzting and leaves the city center on the left downstream on the Spatilleweg in the direction of Blaibacher See. It then continues quickly along the Bramesleite and the long Blaibacher See to the dam on Höllenstein with a storage length of 7 km. This can be explored on a romantic boat tour from the dam wall to the dam root. The way back is the same way or one of the variants of the hiking trail marked Bk2.
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular nature trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The planet path illustrates the dimensions of our solar system. The distance of 4.5 billion kilometers from the sun to the most distant planet Neptune is scaled to a hiking distance of 3.5 kilometers. It is another 800 m to the minor planet Pluto at the entrance to the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell. The planetary path with the sun begins in the spa gardens of Bad Kötzting, where the rocky planets Mercury, Venus, Earth...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The southern mountain ranges of Bad Kötzting with their charming views: Along the Ludwigstraße and past the orientation board on the Ludwigsberg the route first reaches the Schwedenstein, which commemorates the destruction of Kötzting during the Swedish War. After a moderate ascent along shady forest edges and forest paths, it reaches the Höllensteinsee Lake with its impressive power station (boat hire), which was built between...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This approximately 18 km long hike begins in the spa town of Bad Koetzting and can therefore be easily reached by public transport. Great views accompany you while you walk through picturesque forests, fields and small villages. Highlights of the hike: - Spa town of Bad Koetzting - Varied forest and field paths - idyllic little villages
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·9.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. On the paths of Wolfram von Eschenbach and to the former castle on the Haidstein: Through the center of the city you leave the city center along side streets in the direction of Zeltendorf, Bachmaierholz and Liebenstein (stop: Wellness Hotel Bayerwaldhof). After a hollow in the valley, the path climbs steadily in the direction of Haidstein (742 m) with its castle chapel. The former keep gives a distant view of the Cham...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Bad Kötzting?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Bad Kötzting is Zellertal Radweg. This trail is estimated to be 19.1 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Kötzting?
Bad Kötzting: With an ascent of 6,069 ft, Kaitersberg-Arber-Hochtour has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Bad Kötzting - Eck with 3,435 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Bad Kötzting?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Bad Kötzting is Bad Kötzting - Eck with a 4.9-star rating from 4 reviews.