Best trail running 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
- 4.7 (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 (24)·Hard·3.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular 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
- 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 -...
- 4.3 (23)·Hard·9.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrDemanding section of the north route Goldsteig in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria. The 13th stage of the Goldsteig: Northern route is one of the most strenuous, but offers fantastic views and a wonderful panorama. Due to unspoilt forests, wild nature and wild blueberry bushes, strenuous ascents alternate with pleasant descents. The route leads over eight “thousands” to the stage destination Großer Arber. Highlights: - Eight-thousand-meter tour - Bayerwald Tierpark - Kleiner...
- 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
- 4.0 (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"
- 4.7 (12)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From Ahornwies you hike to the Kaesplatte, from whose almost 980 m high peak covered with slabs of rock there are great views over the wooded hilly landscape of the Bavarian Forest. The way back is via the Knollnburger Proellersteig. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Kaesplatte - beautiful views over the Bavarian Forest - idyllic forest paths
- 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
- 4.3 (7)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Hiking trail 1 of the Bavarian Forest Nature Park starts in Bodenmais. From here you hike over the Mittagsplatzl to the Grosser Arber, the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest. If you want to stop for refreshments, continue hiking on the Arberweg to the Eisensteiner Huette (open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Highlights of the hike: - Bodenmais - Mittagsplatzl - Grosser Arber (1456 m above sea level) - Grosser Arber and...
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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