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Best trail running trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best trail running 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 - 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 -...

  3. #3 - Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 13: Eck to Großer Arber

    4.3 (23)·Hard·9.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Demanding section of the north route Goldsteig in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria. The 13th stage of the Goldsteig: Northern route is one of the most strenuous, but offers fantastic views and a wonderful panorama. Due to unspoilt forests, wild nature and wild blueberry bushes, strenuous ascents alternate with pleasant descents. The route leads over eight “thousands” to the stage destination Großer Arber. Highlights: - Eight-thousand-meter tour - Bayerwald Tierpark - Kleiner...

  4. #4 - Osser Path (Lo01)

    4.4 (13)·Hard·5.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The immediate border location makes the Osser interesting - in earlier times for smugglers, today for hikers. Since 1995, the Osser can again be climbed from all four directions. The tour from Lohberg - the so-called Osser path - is marked Lo1. It starts at the Osser car park in Oberlohberg. The moderate to difficult path through the mixed mountain forest, which seems to cling to the slopes, rises steadily. Here you can...

  5. #5 - Höllbachweg

    4.5 (10)·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...

  6. #6 - 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...

  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 - Gibachtrundwanderweg

    4.8 (11)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    On the initiative of the Gibacht mountain host and glass artist Ralph Wenzel, a hiking trail around the "Gibach" mountain was created in 2005 with the help of the Furth im Wald mountain rescue service. The average length of 5 km, the manageable walking time of 2 hours, the relatively small difference in altitude of about 100 m, the series of sights and the magnificent viewpoints have made it a premium hiking trail.

  9. #9 - 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 -...

  10. #10 - Kaitersberg Panorama Trail

    4.8 (11)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Panoramic loop in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The small town of Arrach is the starting point for this fantastic forest hike. Parts of the route run along the famous Goldsteig award-winning trail. Sturdy shoes and a good level of fitness are highly recommended for this hike. Highlights of the hike: - Great panoramic views - Great Riedelstein - Smoke tubes on the Kaitersberg - Steinbühler Gesenke
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best hiking trail for running in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running 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 running trail in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Wörth an der Donau Invitational Run. This trail is estimated to be 51.1 mi long.

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

There are 269 running trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These running trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 496 AllTrails community reviews.

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

König vom Bayerwald - 54km has the most elevation gain for running trails with 8,969 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Wörth an der Donau Invitational Run, which has 7,834 ft of elevation gain.

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