Best forest trails in Lam
4.6(91 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Lam 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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- 4.6 (21)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrClose-to-nature circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park near Lam. The hiking route leads from the hiking car park Osser-Sattel to the summit of Jägerhübel on the German-Czech border. Along the border, you pass the boundary stone and over the lookout point Osserblick to the summit "Großer Osser". There are places to stop for refreshments, other viewpoints and the historic touchstone. It then goes back to the starting point via the Kleiner Osser.
- 4.9 (16)·Hard·5.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point is the car park in Lambach at the fairytale and ghost castle. From there you hike to the right past the fairytale and ghost castle on a paved path to the cast-iron Madonna (on the way you pass a few stations on the wooden path, a natural history educational trail). When you reach the statue of Mary, turn right and follow the signs to La3. In addition to the telephone line carried by wooden poles, the stony...
- 4.7 (14)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 6–7 hrPanoramic loop in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. This beautiful and challenging loop starts in Lam and leads clockwise over the saddle and first over the Kleiner Osser and then over the Großer Osser. From there it is a steady descent back to the starting point via Lohberg, Eggersberg and Buchet. The section to the summit cross is quite rocky. Between the two peaks is the Osser chapel and the beautiful Osser meadow, which is still kept open by sheep today. On the Großer Osser is the...
- 4.7 (10)·Hard·7.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the tourist information, turn right down the Arberstrasse for about 300m, until the street "Im Moos" branches off to the left. After around 100m you have arrived at the sign tree in "Moos", follow the markings uphill, past the golf course until you come to the Panoramaweg (La2). There, a road branches off to the right and following the signs, past wayside shrines and field crosses, you reach the edge of the forest via...
- 4.1 (3)·Hard·34.2 mi·Est. 19.5–21.5 hrChallenging route in the Bavarian Forest near Arrach, Bavaria. This long and challenging route through the Bavarian Forest is the route of the "König vom Bayernwald" ("King of the Bavarian Forest") and part of the "Ultra Trail Lamer Winkel". For the most part, the running course leads over narrow single trails that run along mountain ridges with an overwhelming panorama. The high rock of the Haibühler Spitz, near the Ödriegel, is an impressive highlight, as is the highest mountain in the...
- 4.3 (6)·Hard·6.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrA scenic hiking trail in Lam, Bavaria. From the Tourist Info, follow the signs over the Kinogasse to the Panoramapark / Kurpark Lam. Here it goes on an agricultural path next to the panorama park down to the farm at the Ginglmühle, where the hiking path joins a street. Turn right and straight over the roundabout to Frahelsbruck. The La7 runs alongside the street on the sidewalk. Before the road climbs steeply in Frahelsbruck, turn left onto a narrower road that ends after approx. 300m and...
- 4.6 (7)·Hard·20.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrDemanding MTB or trekking tour in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From Lam you hike or ride through the valley of the Weissen Regen and over the Kleiner Arbersee and the Hindenburgkanzel in the direction of the Czech border. The Kleiner Arbersee is known far beyond the country's borders for its floating islands. It's worth hiking around the pretty body of water (optional, about 40 minutes). You have the opportunity to stop at restaurants along the way. There are also...
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point is the parking lot at Lam train station. The hiking trail over the Koppenweg up to the Koppenhof (Rathgeb) begins at the small park with a pavilion. Above the farm you first follow the road until the hiking trail continues below the road to the left. After the path continues on the road for a while, turn right, where it continues uphill. From the edge of the forest there is a beautiful view of the...
- 4.8 (2)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Walk down through the panorama park/spa park to the Ginglmühle. As soon as the hiking trail leads into a road, turn right, past the Ginglmühle farm to the roundabout. Straight ahead in the direction of Frahels, but then turn right immediately onto Alte Frahelser Straße, past a well-restored Totenbretter group. Alte Frahelser Straße leads into Frahelser Straße. This meanders uphill through the village, past the village...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Lam?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Lam is König vom Bayerwald - 54km. This trail is estimated to be 34.2 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Lam?
Lam: With an ascent of 8,969 ft, König vom Bayerwald - 54km has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Lam loop to the small Arbersee and the Hindenburgkanzel with 3,205 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Lam?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Lam is Osser-Riesen-Steig (La03) with a 4.9-star rating from 16 reviews.