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Best waterfall trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best waterfall 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 (139)·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 - Großer Arbersee - Gschwendet - Großer Arber

    4.8 (70)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Popular 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

  3. #3 - Steinklamm Loop

    4.5 (50)·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 - 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

  5. #5 - Goldsteig Access No. 18: Bodenmais - Kleiner Arber

    4.8 (23)·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

  6. #6 - 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.

  7. #7 - Falkenstein Loop

    4.6 (26)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Panoramic loop to the Falkenberg, Bavaria. The loop starts at the Zwieseler Waldhaus and leads hikers uphill through the Mittelsteighütte primeval forest to the Falkenberg. It follows the Jägersteig trail past the Rukowitzberg. The effort of the ascent is finally rewarded with beautiful views. The Falkensteinschutzhaus invites you to stop for a bite to eat or stay overnight (note opening times). The detour to the Windwurf adventure trail is also particularly beautiful along the way. At an...

  8. #8 - Arberschutzhaus to Bodenmais

    4.8 (18)·Easy·4.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Some of the best parts about hiking is being on a rather empty trail, where crowds do not over flood the path. This trail is perfect for such a hike which takes you from Arberschutzhaus to Bodenhaus. This route takes you through moorlands and along several streams, a waterfall and a gorge.

  9. #9 - Buchberger Leite

    4.3 (25)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Family-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...

  10. #10 - Grosser Arber - Kleiner Arber - Kleiner Arbersee

    4.4 (19)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Panoramic 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 -...
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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 waterfall trail to hike in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best waterfall trail to hike in Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Riesloch Falls, which has a 4.5 star rating from 141 reviews. This trail is 4.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,194 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Ilztalwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 53.0 mi long.

How many waterfall trails are in Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

There are 39 waterfall trails in Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These waterfall trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 587 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Ilztalwanderweg has the most elevation gain for waterfall trails with 7,513 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Über den 12-Tausendergipfel, which has 5,324 ft of elevation gain.

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