Best kid-friendly trails in Sankt Oswald

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Explore the most popular kid-friendly trails near Sankt Oswald 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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#1 - Rundweg Buntspecht
4.5 (16)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular quality trail in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria The Buntspecht circular trail is a certified quality hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest National Park. The starting point of the tour is the Diensthütte car park or the Racheldiensthütte bus stop (accessible by bus and train, line 601). You hike on mostly natural paths from the Racheldiensthütte to Rachelsee, the only natural lake in the Bavarian Forest National Park. Some rest areas and shelters on the way through the...
#2 - Kreuzotter Loop: Hiking through Klosterfilz and Großer Filz
4.3 (17)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Picturesque, idyllic loop through the largest moorland area in the Bavarian Forest near Sankt Oswald, Bavaria. This idyllic loop starts at the Diensthüttenstraße hiking parking lot and leads along the so-called "Kreuzotterweg" through the mystical Klosterfilz and Großer Filz raised bogs (fun fact: "Filz" is the old Bavarian name for raised bog). The trail runs partly on wooden boardwalks - please do not leave these to protect the sensitive flora and fauna. Following in the footsteps of the...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest kid-friendly trail in Sankt Oswald?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in Sankt Oswald is Kreuzotter Loop: Hiking through Klosterfilz and Großer Filz. This trail is estimated to be 7.2 mi long.

Which kid friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Sankt Oswald?

Sankt Oswald: With an ascent of 1,089 ft, Rundweg Buntspecht has the most elevation gain of all of the kid-friendly trails in the area. The next highest ascent for kid-friendly trails is Kreuzotter Loop: Hiking through Klosterfilz and Großer Filz with 898 ft of elevation gain.