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Best river trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best river 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 (98)·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 - 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 - 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 -...

  5. #5 - Vom Blaibacher Stauwehr zum Höllenstein Stauwehr

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

  6. #6 - 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

  7. #7 - 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...

  8. #8 - Loop trail Sperlhammer (Bk01)

    4.7 (7)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. On foot through the Koetzting floodplains. Passing below the imposing fortified church, you leave the city to the west, against the course of the Weisser Regen river (refreshment stop: Hex'nheis'l). Passing the mill wheel of the river educational trail and romantic river meanders as well as across spacious meadows at the Herrenweiher, the path first leads to a large field cross. From there it goes on a meadow trail and...

  9. #9 - 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) -...

  10. #10 - Rund um den Silbersee TB10

    4.9 (8)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    The circular route around the Silver Lake can be started in a variety of places. The romantic tour leads along the bank and to a nature observation station, where you can observe the wildlife at the lake through a hedge. The Schwarzach Valley Reservoir has long been used for more than just determining origin, flood protection.
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Where is the best river trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Rundweg durch die Hölle, which has a 4.7 star rating from 99 reviews. This trail is 2.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 377 ft.

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

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

There are 192 river trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These river trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 424 AllTrails community reviews.

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

MTB tour: Trans Bavarian Forest has the most elevation gain for river 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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