Best historic site 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.
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- 4.7 (91)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic loop to the summit of the Lusen in the Bavarian Forest National Park near Neuschönau, Bavaria. Starting at the Waldhäuser car park, it soon goes steadily and steeply uphill. After a short while the refuge on the Böhmweg is reached. From there it continues on the summer path, followed by a steep climb over the "Himmelsleiter" ("ladder to heaven ")- a stone staircase consisting of mighty boulders. From here it goes directly to the Lusen summit. A geological peculiarity: The...
- 4.7 (67)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park. This route goes around the large Arbersee and up to the highest peak in the Bavarian Forest, the Großer Arber. From there, it offers a beautiful view and the possibility to stop off comfortably. The Arbersee is ideal for a pedal boat ride on warm summer days. Highlights of the hike: - Big Arber - Big Arbersee - magnificent views - Arber chapel - Bodenmaiser Mulde
- 4.8 (70)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park near Bodenmais. The hiking route leads through the nature reserve "Großer Arbersee und Arberseewand". The protected area is characterized by its low mountain range, the trees that are several hundred years old and the rocky vegetation, which is home to numerous plant and animal species. There are refreshment stops at the Großer Arber summit station. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.6 (15)·Easy·31.4 mi·Est. 11–12 hrStage 12 of the German Danube Cycle Route. The motto of this day's stage is pure nature. The route from Regensburg to Straubing on the edge of the Bavarian Forest awaits with romantic wine villages and untouched nature reserves. The Danube meanders through hop fields, meadows and wooded areas and offers wonderful panoramic views. The small villages also invite to linger and stop for a bite to eat. Highlights: - Friesheim wine village - Stöcklwörth, Pfatterer Au and Gmünder Au nature...
- 4.3 (25)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Buchenberger Leite, Bavaria. The Buchberger Leite is an impressive gorge landscape in the Bavarian Forest and also one of the most beautiful geotopes in Bavaria. This hike is very pleasant over a short distance and runs from Freyung to Ringelai through one of the most beautiful torrent gorges in Bavaria. It bears the seal of quality "Bavaria's most beautiful geotopes" and is a protected landscape. The route is very popular on warm summer days. There are wonderful...
- 4.3 (14)·Easy·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrYou can explore the Falkenstein National Park Center on the round trip, which is an experience especially for families with children. Stone Age caves, aurochs and primitive horses invite you to imagine the landscape in prehistoric times. In the Wilderness House there is an opportunity to stop off, visit the nature cinema and discover the National Park exhibition. Accessibility: the tour is barrier-free and suitable for wheelchair users and prams. Further information can be found at...
- 4.6 (12)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This loop trail begins very close to Mitterfels Castle, also known as Mitterfels Castle, which today houses the town hall. You hike through woods and fields and pass smaller towns such as Weingarten and Kreuzkirchen. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Perlbach valley - Local history museum in Mitterfels - Castle Mitterfels - Devil Rock
- 4.7 (11)·Hard·12.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried circular hike through the Bavarian Forest. The term "Schachten" refers to forest-free mountain meadows. These areas were created during the summer months between June and September, when farmers used to take their cattle into the forest to graze. The Schachten are ecologically and historically significant areas in the Bavarian Forest National Park. A "felt" is the name given to a moor. One of the most important felts is the Latschenfilz with the mystical Latschensee. This moorland...
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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