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Best historic site trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best historic site 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 - Schwarzwihrberg Loop

    4.5 (29)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Scenic hike to the Schwarzwihrberg, Bavaria. The route starts at the parking lot near the Hotel Bergfried on the outskirts of the town of Rötz. From there it goes straight uphill over the Schützsteig to the 690 meter high local mountain of the town of Rötz, the Schwarzwihrberg. The Schwarzenburg bow ruins are located here and can be visited all year round. From there and finally from the summit of the Schwarzwihrberg, wonderful views open up the Schwarzachtal. There are places to stop for...

  2. #2 - Über den Grenzpfad zum Osser

    4.6 (21)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Close-to-nature circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park near Lam. The hiking route leads from the hiking car park Osser-Sattel to the summit of Jägerhübel on the German-Czech border. Along the border, you pass the boundary stone and over the lookout point Osserblick to the summit "Großer Osser". There are places to stop for refreshments, other viewpoints and the historic touchstone. It then goes back to the starting point via the Kleiner Osser.

  3. #3 - Rund um den Hammersee

    4.4 (20)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    A promising walk around the Hammersee in Bavaria. The Hammersee is popular with anglers, water sports fans and sunbathers alike. Surrounded by forest, it offers a beautiful, partly shady route all around with only moderate climbs. To shorten the route, the lake can optionally be crossed via the railway bridge. With the exception of the sandy beach, dogs are allowed everywhere. Highlights of the tour: - Vistulabrunn pond - Hammersee - Art installations - Sandy beach for sunbathing As...

  4. #4 - Osser-Riesen-Steig (La03)

    4.9 (16)·Hard·5.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point is the car park in Lambach at the fairytale and ghost castle. From there you hike to the right past the fairytale and ghost castle on a paved path to the cast-iron Madonna (on the way you pass a few stations on the wooden path, a natural history educational trail). When you reach the statue of Mary, turn right and follow the signs to La3. In addition to the telephone line carried by wooden poles, the stony...

  5. #5 - Knight and Ghost Trail (Ni06)

    4.6 (11)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Knight and Ghost Trail is a beautiful hike in the Regen Valley. The route is marked with signs that say "Wanderweg 6". A very special attraction is the ruins of Stockenfels Castle, a hilltop castle built around 1340. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic rain valley - Regen Valley Rock - beautiful forest trails - Stockenfels castle ruins

  6. #6 - Perlsee loop trail (Wm02)

    4.6 (6)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Perlsee hiking trail is ideal for families with children. The pearl-shaped Schwarzach reservoir is located right near Waldmuenchen and can be approached or hiked directly from the city. Since it is a loop trail, you can start the hike anywhere. The tour here begins near the parking lot at the Alte Ziegelhuette campsite. From there you walk past the campsite and down to the natural high ropes course. The path leads past...

  7. #7 - Schwarzenburgweg (Rz01)

    4.5 (10)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Let's start at the Bräuhausgarten (public toilet). This beautiful and varied circular hike leads through some forest areas and over beautiful fields with extensive views. The rock formations of the Steinerne Wand and the Schwarzenburg castle ruins with their lookout tower are particularly beautiful. Highlights of the hike: - Schwarzenburg castle ruins with observation tower - Detour to Hillstett (optional) -...

  8. #8 - Riedelstein loop (Ar10)

    4.9 (8)·Hard·4.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The hiking trail to the Großer Riedelstein starts at the hiking car park near Eschlsaign. Follow the hiking signs uphill to the forest road and from here a bit to the right along the well-paved path, the ascent to the Großer Riedelstein begins with the natural monument "Waldschmidtdenkmal", which was built in honor of the local writer "Maximilian Waldschmidt". The hiking trail continues to the Kleiner Riedelstein. From...

  9. #9 - König vom Bayerwald - 54km

    4.1 (3)·Hard·34.2 mi·Est. 19.5–21.5 hr
    Challenging route in the Bavarian Forest near Arrach, Bavaria. This long and challenging route through the Bavarian Forest is the route of the "König vom Bayernwald" ("King of the Bavarian Forest") and part of the "Ultra Trail Lamer Winkel". For the most part, the running course leads over narrow single trails that run along mountain ridges with an overwhelming panorama. The high rock of the Haibühler Spitz, near the Ödriegel, is an impressive highlight, as is the highest mountain in the...

  10. #10 - Sagensteig

    5.0 (6)·Moderate·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Legendary round from Dreikreuz to Weißen Kreuz, Bavaria. This route leads to the legendary crosses on the Black Mountain, the Dreikreuz and the Weißen Kreuz. Along the route you will find mighty beech stands in the middle of rock formations - a delight for nature lovers. Several beautiful places at ponds or streams invite you to linger. Highlights: - beautiful forest trails - Black Mountain - Triad - White cross
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best historic site trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Schwarzwihrberg Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 29 reviews. This trail is 3.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 659 ft.

What is the longest historic site trail in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

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

How many historic site trails are in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

There are 159 historic site trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These historic site trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 300 AllTrails community reviews.

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

MTB tour: Trans Bavarian Forest has the most elevation gain for historic site trails with 59,517 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Bavarian Forest: Southern main hiking route, which has 17,165 ft of elevation gain.

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