Best lake 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
- 4.9 (29)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. With its good 1455 m above sea level the Great Arber is the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest and Bohemian Forest. The start and end of this hike up to the "King of the Bavarian Forest" is the car park at the valley station of the Arber mountain railway. Depending on your wishes, the outward or return journey can be replaced by a leisurely ride on the Arber mountain railway. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Great...
- 4.5 (52)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park from Spiegelau. Via the Großarmschlag reservoir it goes to the wild and romantic Steinklamm. The natural jewel is a popular destination and enchants with its rocky gorge, the raging water and the moss-covered stones. As it can quickly become slippery around the gorge, sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are required. Highlights: - Stone Gorge - Reservoir Big Arm Blow
- 4.4 (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...
- 4.3 (20)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrScenic loop in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. This idyllic hike is located on the border between the Upper Bavarian Forest and Bavarian Forest nature parks and leads to the beautiful Kleiner Arbersee and over the Kleiner and Großer Arber. If you want, you can take the mountain railway down to the valley from the Großer Arber summit station. There is a place to stop for refreshments at the Kleiner Arbersee.
- 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...
- 4.4 (19)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The start and finish of this hike is the summit station of the Grosser Arber mountain railway (for a sportier challenge: start at the valley station of the mountain railway). From here it is a good seven kilometers to the Kleiner Arbersee, which is best known for its floating islands. With the exception of an ascent to the Chamer Huette, the route is quite relaxed overall. Highlights of the hike: - Big Arber - Little Arber -...
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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