Best event trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
The Bavarian Forest Nature Park borders the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park to the north and both the Czech border and the Bavarian Forest National Park to the east. The park with its Danube floodplains, high-altitude spruce forests and raised bogs has existed since 1967, making it one of the oldest nature parks in Bavaria. The defining landscape element of the park is the forest - it covers 50% of the nature park. It is a refuge for many endangered animal species such as capercaillie, lynx, otter, corncrake and freshwater pearl mussel.
A special highlight in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park is the NaturparkWelten - a museum experience in the Bayerisch Eisenstein border station. There are 7,000 kilometers of hiking trails and 35 nature experience trails waiting for visitors. Information is available at 6 nature park information points.
Top sights
Top trails
- 5.0 (6)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular running event in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This is the course of the youth run of the Hirschensteiner Berglauf, a popular charity running event. Of course, you can also complete the route as a hike. Sturdy shoes are recommended - it is mainly on natural paths. Highlights of the route: - child friendly - idyllic forest - Rock formation "Bear's Cave"
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·33.7 mi·Est. 18–19.5 hrThe route traverses the hilly landscape near Deggendorf in the Bavarian Forest. The path follows a combination of soft forest soil, root-covered sections, and wider gravel tracks. Dense mixed forests and open clearings characterize the surroundings near the Rusel area. The terrain includes continuous ascents and descents through the wooded region. Natural water features and small streams occasionally cross the landscape. The area is also associated with a recurring trail running event.
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·32.7 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPopular and scenic mountain bike tour through three countries, starting near Haidmühle, Bavaria. A very special tour - because on this bike tour you cross three countries in a "mere" 50 km bike tour. You start in Haidmühle, cross the Czech border, through the Bohemian Forest and finally up to the Rossbach border crossing. And you are already on the border between the Czech Republic and Austria. The route continues over the Schwarzenberg. You should definitely stop here and enjoy the...
- Hard·25.9 miDemanding cross-country skiing event in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This is the official route of the "Skadi Loppet" cross-country skiing marathon. The Skadi Loppet, which takes place near Bodenmais, is part of the Euroloppet series and is held every year in March. Highlights of the route: - groomed trails - great views
Visitor info
The Sonnenhaus information center in Zwiesel is open daily from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Naturparkwelten is always open Wednesday to Sunday from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., during the Bavarian vacations and from July to October from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. daily.
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Activities
- Backpacking trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
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Suitability
- Dog-friendly trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park
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