Best forest trails in Grafenau
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Grafenau 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
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, family-friendly hiking route from Grafenau, Bavaria. Through the beautiful Bavarian Forest National Park, this insider tip starts at Grafenau train station and leads to the outdoor animal area in the Lusen National Park Center. There you can see lynxes, Ural owls, wolves, bison, otters, bears and wood grouse. Fun for the whole family. Highlights of the tour: - BÄREAL spa adventure park - Accessible by train and bus - Refreshments available - Animal outdoor area in the National Park...
- 3.0 (1)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic circular hike in Grafenau, Bavaria. Beginning at Großarmschlag train station, it goes into the shady forest and leads around the Großarmschlag reservoir. Follow circular path no. 6 and, if necessary, you can extend the path through the forest to Spiegelau or shorten it again and return to the Steinforelle sign on the Kleine Ohe. Highlights of the tour: - Reservoir Big Arm Blow - Fishing possible - Beautiful water views
- Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrFamily-friendly hiking tour in Grafenau, Bavaria. The start and end point are at the Großarmschlag railway station and then follow circular route no. 5. At Hohen Sachsen you can take a break and enjoy the wonderful views. The Hartmannsreit reservoir offers the next opportunity for a nice rest. Highlights of the tour: - Hartmannsreit reservoir - High Saxony (752m)
- Hard·53 mi·Est. 24 hr+Beautiful long-distance hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest. A wonderful hike in one of the last wild river landscapes in Bavaria, starting at the Gfäll car park. There is a public bathroom at the car park. There is also the "Gfäll" bus stop, so traveling here by public transport is possible. The hike follows the Ilz, a tributary of the Danube. Because of its partly dark-coloured appearance, it is also known as "The Black Pearl". It can be divided into six stages, but there is always the...
- Moderate·40.2 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hrThis tour leads from Grafenau via Reismühle into the national park. On the beautiful national park road you drive in the direction of Mauth. Before Mauth, turn left into the Reschthal. Now it's always on the bike path through the picturesque Reschthal to Finsterau. From Finsterau it goes now with a very nice relaxed descent to Kreuzberg. Then quickly towards Freyung and then briefly on the federal road to Grafenau and then turn back into Rechthal at the Reschmühle. From there it goes via...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Grafenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Grafenau is Ilztalwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 53.0 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Grafenau?
Grafenau: With an ascent of 7,513 ft, Ilztalwanderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Von Grafenau über Rosenau-Kreuzberg-Hohenau with 4,412 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Grafenau?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Grafenau is Bärenpfad - Von Grafenau ins Bärengehege with a 5.0-star rating from 3 reviews.