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Best river trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best river trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park

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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

Untere Wasserstube
Untere Wasserstube
Waterfall
Obere Wasserstube
Obere Wasserstube
Waterfall
Rißlochfälle
Rißlochfälle
Waterfall
Großer Arber
Großer Arber
Peak
Waldholzkugelbahn
Waldholzkugelbahn
Attraction
Tretbootverleih
Tretbootverleih
Attraction

Top trails

  1. #1 - Riesloch Falls

    4.5 (141)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular loop to the Riesloch waterfalls in the Bavarian Forest. This great hike begins at the Riesloch Falls hiking car park and leads the Riesbach folden steadily uphill past the Untere Wasserstube until you finally reach the popular Riesloch Falls. After enjoying this natural spectacle to the full, return on the Arberhochstrasse until the loop closes again at the starting point. The second part of the hike is designed as a relaxed descent. Highlights of the hike: - impressive Riesloch...

  2. #2 - Lusen Loop from Waldhäuser

    4.7 (91)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Panoramic 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...

  3. #3 - Steinklamm Loop

    4.5 (51)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic 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 - Waldhäuserriegel - Lusen

    4.7 (48)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Demanding 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...

  5. #5 - Hochfall from Bodenmais

    4.6 (37)·Easy·1.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Spectacular 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

  6. #6 - Großer Arbersee Loop

    4.3 (31)·Easy·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-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...

  7. #7 - Goldsteig Access No. 18: Bodenmais - Kleiner Arber

    4.8 (24)·Hard·3.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Access route no. 18 meets the long distance trail "Goldsteig" at Kleiner Arber. The start is at the train station in Bodenmais. The scenic highlight is the Riesloch nature reserve, which is known for its waterfalls. Highlights of the hike: - Riesloch falls - Riesloch nature reserve - Cham hut - Little Arber

  8. #8 - Little and Big Arber

    4.3 (20)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Scenic 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.

  9. #9 - Danube Cycle Path (D-Route 6) Stage 12: Regensburg - Straubing

    4.6 (15)·Easy·31.4 mi·Est. 11–12 hr
    Stage 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...

  10. #10 - Goldsteig: From Grandsberg to Hirschenstein

    4.7 (21)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic 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
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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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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best river trail to hike in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river trail to hike in Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Riesloch Falls, which has a 4.5 star rating from 143 reviews. This trail is 4.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,194 ft.

What is the longest river trail in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Bavarian Forest Nature Park is MTB tour: Trans Bavarian Forest. This trail is estimated to be 421.9 mi long.

How many river trails are in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

There are 187 river trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These river trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 824 AllTrails community reviews.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

Goldsteig (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for river trails with 71,184 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is MTB tour: Trans Bavarian Forest, which has 59,517 ft of elevation gain.

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