Best kid-friendly 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
- 4.6 (37)·Easy·1.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrSpectacular tour near Bodenmais in the Bavarian Forest. This short walk leads to the "Hochfall" natural monument, which consists of a 1 km long, largely untouched flow section of the Moosbach. This piece has been a natural monument since 1965, which can be explored from a small bridge that leads across the stream. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - Waterfall
- 4.3 (32)·Easy·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park between Bodenmais and Bayerisch Eisenstein. The circular tour leads along the shore once around the Großer Arbersee, which together with the Arberseewand is a designated nature reserve. The untouched natural landscape is characterized by the mixed mountain forests, the impressive Arberseewand and the floating silting moor. Dogs must be kept on a lead throughout the nature reserve and there is a ban on swimming and sunbathing around the...
- 4.7 (21)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular hike around Grandsberg in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park. The Goldsteig access trail no. 30 leads from Grandsberg to the Hirschstein. This hike is ideal for the whole family. One parking possibility is the 67 "Wanderparkplatz Grandsberg". There you can stop for a bite to eat at the Berggasthof Menaur. Highlights: - Great views - Hirschenstein viewing tower
- 4.3 (24)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This wonderful circular hiking trail leads around the Brandtner Riegel. The start is at the Schönebene hiking car park, where there is also a bus stop. The path follows the markings "Bo50". At the Silberberkwerk there is a possibility to stop and toilets. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Silberberg - idyllic forest paths - beautiful views over the mountain peaks - possible mine visit
- 4.3 (17)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque, 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...
- 4.0 (15)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVersatile circular hike near Frauenau in the Bavarian Forest National Park. The beautiful circular hiking trail leads from Oberfrauenau completely around the drinking water reservoir. The hiking trails are partly asphalted, very varied on wide forest roads and over long stretches. -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Parking "Wanderparkplatz-Oberfrauenau"
- 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...
- 4.3 (9)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular quality trail in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria The Bussard circular trail is a certified quality hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest National Park, which offers both natural and culinary delights. The starting point of the circular hike is the parking lot at the Bayerisch Eisenstein hiking park. If you arrive by bus or train, get off at the Waldbahn station of the same name (approx. 500 m walk). From Bayerisch Eisenstein it goes to the Schwellhäusl directly on the...
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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