Best partially-paved 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
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- 4.7 (47)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrDemanding and scenic loop in the Bavarian Forest. The loop to the Lusen via the summer trail in the Bavarian Forest is very impressive. Not only the striking peak, but also the accumulation of bizarre rock around the hiking trail make this route something special. Before it could be scientifically explained how these block seas, which are typical for the area, came about, people blamed giants or even the devil for the creation of this landscape. In fact, however, the blocks were formed by...
- 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...
- 4.0 (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"
- 4.1 (7)·Hard·14.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrChallenging hike in the Bavarian Forest National Park The route starts at the Naturkneippanlage car park. Alternatively it can be started from the Igelbus stop Aufichtenwald-Steg (735 m above sea level) and follow the main hiking trail 'Baumgruppe' to the left in the direction of Klingenbrunn railway station. A detour to the "Seeblick" viewpoint is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Moorwald footbridge (LIFE+ project) along the Waldhüttenbach stream (information boards present the...
- 4.4 (5)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Viechtacher Loop Trail 3 begins in the center of Viechtach. From here you hike along the St. Anton chapel to Riedmuehle. The route mainly leads through open landscapes, occasionally along roads. Highlights of the hike: - Nature reserve Grosser Pfahl and Pfahlriegel - Viechtach - Chapel of St. Anton on the Pfahl - Gruft
- 3.9 (8)·Moderate·10.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. High up on the highest mountain in the Upper Palatinate you hike on this route starting in Bodenmais. There is no need to worry about getting lost here: the route follows the well-developed Chamer Hüttenweg almost continuously. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Kleiner Arber (1383 m above sea level) - Panoramic views over the Bavarian Forest and the Zellertal - Mountain hut "Chamer Hütte"
- 3.8 (9)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrDiverse circular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park from Viechtach. The hiking route starts at the Großer Pfahl near Viechtach, which emerges as a bizarre white quartz rock through the surface of the earth and is a popular excursion destination. The region around the stake is designated as a nature reserve due to its unique flora and fauna. Then it goes back via Prackenbach, the Schöpferhof and Tresdorf. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.6 (12)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrScenic looop in Bavaria. Starting point is in Grattersdorf. There is a parking lot here and also the Grattersdorf bus stop for those arriving by public transport. It goes through shady forests and then briefly across open fields near Oberaign before going up to the Büchelstein. When the weather is good, the view can sweep from the large Büchelstein across the Danube region to the main Alpine ridge. In Kerschbaum there is an inn to stop off. Highlights: - View from the Büchelstein -...
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in Sankt Englmar, Bavaria. This idyllic circular tour takes you through the Bavarian Forest Nature Park along well-paved paths. The starting point is in Rettenbach and leads through the shady forest to St. Englmar. Then it's back to the start via Hilm and Weiße Marter. Highlights: - Sankt Englmar Kurpark - Refreshments available - Shady, idyllic forest paths
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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