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Best cave trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best cave trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

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The Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park borders the Bavarian Forest Nature Park to the south and the German-Czech border to the east. It is the fourth largest nature park in Bavaria and covers the districts of Cham and Schwandorf. Hikers can enjoy varied nature and explore the small Arbersee lake with its floating islands, the Rötelsee area with its many wild animals and migratory birds or the Höllbach with its rocks and wooded areas. There is a castle museum in Falkenstein Castle Park and historic castle ruins to discover in Sattelpeilstein Castle Park and the Schwarzenberg pile ruins.

Nature can be explored with all your senses - alone or with the help of the regularly offered guided tours. During the summer vacations, there is an additional vacation program and events for children with the motto "On the trail of nature".

Top sights

Naturschutzgebiet Hölle
Naturschutzgebiet Hölle
Viewpoint
Räuber Heigl Höhle
Räuber Heigl Höhle
Cave
Kreuzfelsen
Kreuzfelsen
Peak
Mühlbauernberg
Mühlbauernberg
Peak
Mittagstein
Mittagstein
Peak
Mittagsstein-Denkmal
Mittagsstein-Denkmal
Viewpoint

Top trails

  1. #1 - Zum Kaitersberg ab Reitenberg

    4.5 (40)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Entertaining circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park near Bad Kötzing. From the car park for hikers in riding mountain, it goes over the robber Heigl cave to the Kötztinger hut. The managed mountain hut with the wonderful viewing terrace is located in the Kaitersberg ridge on the Mittagstein (1,034 m). After refreshment, it goes back over the Kreuzfelsen.

  2. #2 - Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 12: Schönbuchen to Eck

    4.5 (12)·Hard·6.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Promising section of the north route Goldsteig in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. The twelfth stage of the Goldsteig: the north route leads from Schönbuchen over the riding mountain to the Kötzinger hut. Here you can enjoy the fantastic panoramic views over the Zellertal and the Lamer Winkel. You then continue along alpine rock landscapes and further forest areas to the stage destination Eck. Highlights: - Kaiterberg - Räuber-Heigl-Höhle - Midday stone - Steinbühler Gesenke - smoke tubes -...

  3. #3 - 12 thousand-meter mountains along the Goldsteig

    3.8 (3)·Hard·14.6 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr

  4. #4 - Bad Kötzting - Eck

    4.9 (4)·Hard·15.5 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hr

  5. #5 - Bad Kötzting - Arndorf - Reitenberg

    5.0 (3)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Kneipp spa Bad Koetzting is the start and end point of this beautiful hike. The first third of the hike is a bit steeper, but once you have reached the Kreuzfelsen, the rest of the route almost takes care of itself. Highlights of the hike: - Bad Koetzting - Bockshornstein - Stop at the Koetztinger Hütte - Cross Rock

  6. #6 - Bad Koetzting via Plattenstein, Kreuzfelsen and Mittagstein

    3.8 (3)·Hard·10.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Panoramic hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This sporty hike near Bad Koetzting inspires with quiet forest paths and some great views of the Zillertal. After a short warm-up phase, it is almost constantly uphill to the highest point of the hike - the summit of the Mittagstein. On the Mittagstein there is a chapel commemorating those who died in war and a lookout rock. Highlights of the hike: - White Regen - Plattenstein (788 m above sea level) - Kreuzfelsen...

  7. #7 - Über den 12-Tausendergipfel

    5.0 (1)·Hard·22.9 mi·Est. 13–14 hr
    Panoramic, wonderful hike near Bodenmais, Bavaria. The start of the hike is the Bodenmais train station. The trail leads along the Riesloch Falls over the Abersteig to the Great Arber. After enjoying a fantastic panoramic view, continue via the Chamer Hütte, Kötztinger Hütte and Mittagstein to the destination, the train station in Bad Kötzting. Highlights of the hike: - Räuber-Heigl-Höhle - Riedelstein - Heugstatt
  8. Lixenried rock labyrinth (Fu24)

    #8 - Lixenried rock labyrinth (Fu24)

    4.8 (3)·Moderate·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Via the Hochweg you hike up to the edge of the forest, turn left there and climb up a mountain slope that is dotted with numerous interesting rocks. Steep individual blocks, narrow passages, caves and loopholes stretch all the way to the highest point of the Geissriegel (746 m). From there the path crosses over to the Keilhoehle and then leads back to Lixenried. Highlights of the hike: - Lixenried rock labyrinth -...

  9. #9 - Kaitersbergüberschreitung von Höfing

    4.0 (1)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr

  10. #10 - Kaitersberg-Arber-Hochtour

    Hard·17.7 mi·Est. 10–11 hr
    One of the most beautiful tours in the Bavarian Forest: strenuous but very beautiful mountain hike from the valley of the Weißen Regen to the Kaitersberg (ascent to the Kreuzfelsen 580 meters in altitude). The hike along the ridge path with magnificent views of the Zellertal and the Lamer Winkel is one of the most beautiful mountain hikes in the Bavarian Forest. Via Kreuzfelsen, Mittagsstein (refreshment: Kötztinger Hütte, open all year round), Steinbühler Gesenke (alpine character) and the...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail with caves to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail with caves to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Zum Kaitersberg ab Reitenberg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 41 reviews. This trail is 3.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,059 ft.

What is the longest trail with caves in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Oberpfälzer Radl-Welt: Erlebniswelt Wasserwelten. This trail is estimated to be 52.7 mi long.

How many cave trails are in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

There are 15 cave trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These cave trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 71 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Verbindungsweg der Fernwanderwege E6/E8 has the most elevation gain for cave trails with 7,106 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Pfahlwanderweg, which has 6,328 ft of elevation gain.

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