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Best moderate trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best moderate 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 - Rundweg durch die Hölle

    4.7 (99)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Heavenly circular route through the Hölle nature reserve in the Bavarian Forest. The name ("Hölle" means "hell") shouldn't be off-putting, as this is a family-friendly and fantastic hiking trail over hill and dale and past huge granite and gneiss boulders. Most of the time, the trail leads through the Höllbach valley and follows the "Wilder Mann 149" and "RB03" markings. The start is at the car park of the nature reserve. From Brennberg, the number 900 bus to the "Wanderparkplatz Höllbach"...

  2. #2 - 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...

  3. #3 - Zum Kaitersberg ab Reitenberg

    4.5 (41)·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.

  4. #4 - Kleiner Arbersee Loop

    4.6 (29)·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...

  5. #5 - 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...

  6. #6 - Großer Osser and Lohberger Steindl

    4.7 (21)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Panoramic hike in Lohberg, Bavaria. This circular trail offers the opportunity to really burn off some energy and simply enjoy the great outdoors. With the great views along the route, the effort is quickly forgotten! Refreshment stops are available along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Beführstein - Great Osser - Armchair seat - Maxfelsen (1138 m) - Well Cistern

  7. #7 - 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.

  8. #8 - 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...

  9. #9 - 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...

  10. #10 - Von Eck zur Köztinger Hütte

    4.4 (7)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular, multi-faceted hiking trail in the Taubertal nature reserve, Saarland. This circular hiking trail begins at Kirkel and first leads over the Frauenbrunnen and around the Taubertal nature reserve. On the way back you can enjoy the view from the Höllerburg vantage point. The circular route leads very varied through dense mixed deciduous forest, along imposing red sandstone formations. The rock formations impress with bizarre shapes, wide crevices, narrow chimneys and their eponymous...
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