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Best lake trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best lake 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 - Big Arber

    4.9 (29)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. With its good 1455 m above sea level the Great Arber is the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest and Bohemian Forest. The start and end of this hike up to the "King of the Bavarian Forest" is the car park at the valley station of the Arber mountain railway. Depending on your wishes, the outward or return journey can be replaced by a leisurely ride on the Arber mountain railway. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Great...

  2. #2 - Kleiner Arbersee Loop

    4.5 (28)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Charming hiking trail around the small Abersee in Bavaria. The small Arbersee is one of the natural gems of the region. The natural lake, with its three small islands, always offers new views as you circle it. This route begins south of Sommerau and runs through the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. Highlights of the hike: - Abersee - Beautiful views of and around the lake - Floating islands - Waterfalls ----------------------------------- Would you like to explore other exciting day...

  3. #3 - 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.

  4. #4 - 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...

  5. #5 - 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 -...

  6. #6 - Höllbachweg

    4.3 (11)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    From the information board on the parking lot at the entrance to Rettenbach, turn north. Then you cross the state road (caution: busy traffic!) and hike past Grubmühle to the Postfelden reservoir and then in the direction of Postfelden. Passing a small parking lot for hikers with an overview board, go straight ahead on a short stretch of the small road and then turn right to the Höllbachhof, which is located directly at the entrance to "Hölle" (nature reserve). You walk along the roaring...

  7. #7 - Drachensee loop - shortcut

    4.7 (16)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly loop in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. If you always walk along the lake from the starting point of the DLRG building, after approx. 1 km you will come to a junction where the long Drachensee loop (10 km) leaves the bank. Here, however, you continue to the left over the floating footbridge (approx. 500 m), where you come back to the long loop. This floating bridge is not accessible in winter (November - March). Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly -...

  8. #8 - Vom Blaibacher Stauwehr zum Höllenstein Stauwehr

    4.7 (6)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  9. #9 - 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...

  10. #10 - Hohenbogen: Farrenruck - Schwarzriegel

    4.7 (5)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Big Arber, which has a 4.9 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 4.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,292 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake 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 lake trails are in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

There are 136 lake trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 317 AllTrails community reviews.

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

MTB tour: Trans Bavarian Forest has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 59,517 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Trans Bayerwald: Südroute, which has 33,031 ft of elevation gain.

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