Best walking 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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- 4.6 (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 (31)·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 (14)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail from Schiederhof in the Bavarian Forest. On the nature discovery trail you can learn a lot about the regional flora and fauna. The round begins at the information board at the parking lot in Schiederhof. Follow the marking "White seven on a red background". Finally, you can fortify yourself in the "Waldgasthof Schiederhof" right next to the parking lot.
- 5.0 (6)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular running event in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This is the course of the youth run of the Hirschensteiner Berglauf, a popular charity running event. Of course, you can also complete the route as a hike. Sturdy shoes are recommended - it is mainly on natural paths. Highlights of the route: - child friendly - idyllic forest - Rock formation "Bear's Cave"
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Brotjacklriegel is one of the easily accessible mountain peaks in the Bavarian Forest and can be seen from afar thanks to its transmitter. There is also an observation tower on the Brotjacklriegel. The mountain, according to legend, owes its name to a baker ("Brot-Jackl"). Highlights of the hike: - Brotjacklriegel - Observation tower on the Brotjacklriegel - Haunstein Forest
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the center of Röhrnbach (alternative: train station) you walk along Passauer Straße and continue in the direction of Kaltenstein. A short detour to the ruins of Kaltenstein Castle, which was built in 1389, is worthwhile. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to Kaltenstein Castle (optional) - Rohrnbach
- 4.2 (2)·Moderate·1.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Kaesplatte is a 979 m above sea level high summit, which can be reached not only via the famous "Goldsteig" long-distance hiking trail, but also as part of a short hike from Haidberg. The summit area, which is characterized by massive granite blocks, is made for a picnic with a great view over the Bavarian Forest. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Kaesplatte - Hanichelriegel - beautiful forest trails
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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