Best forest trails in Drachselsried

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Explore the most popular forest trails near Drachselsried with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Um Riedlberg
3.9 (10)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#2 - Mountain Hut Schareben - Großer Arber
4.5 (6)·Hard·10.7 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
Beautiful hike in the Bavarian Forest. A tour through the woods, that starts at the Schareben car park. It is possible to stop off here at the Schareben mountain hut (see tips). The area around the Großer Arber is a popular ski resort in winter, in summer the hike up can be enjoyed without any snow. Highlights: - great views - Gentian meadow
#3 - Rund um Frath
3.6 (4)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#4 - Unterried and Riedlberg
5.0 (2)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#5 - Drachselsried um Plattenriegel
1.1 (2)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#6 - Loop trail 10 Schareben - Reischflecksattel
Moderate·2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Enjoyable loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This hike, which is just over 3 km long, is ideal for a short but, thanks to a somewhat longer ascent, not entirely unexhausting trip into the beautiful nature of the Upper Bavarian Forest. The highest point of the tour through the forest is reached at the Reischflecksattel. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest trails - Stop for refreshments at the Schareben mountain hut - Reischfleck saddle
#7 - Goldsteig Zuweg Nr. 7: Drachselsried-Heugstatt
Hard·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#8 - Brennersried - Weigelsberg Loop
1.0 (1)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Forest-rich loop trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This loop sometimes leads on natural trails and beautiful forest trails, but also briefly along roads with little traffic. Between Arnbruck and Wiesing the route is marked with a blue rectangle with a white 2. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest trails - Baumgarten - Wiesing

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Drachselsried?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Drachselsried is Mountain Hut Schareben - Großer Arber. This trail is estimated to be 10.7 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Drachselsried?

Drachselsried: With an ascent of 2,647 ft, Mountain Hut Schareben - Großer Arber has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Goldsteig Zuweg Nr. 7: Drachselsried-Heugstatt with 2,099 ft of elevation gain.