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Best walking trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best walking 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 - 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.

  2. #2 - 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...

  3. #3 - Hohen Bogen-Bärenriegel-Ahronriegel

    4.8 (9)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  4. #4 - Friedrich-Nitzsche-Weg

    4.7 (8)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    This route begins at the Zisslerkreuz car park. The path leads straight into the forest. First you reach the Rote Marter, a mountain peak. The path continues and reaches the Lamberg, another small peak. The path continues through the forest, eventually leaving it and returning to the starting point. It is called the Friedrich-Nitzsche Weg because he and Rohde undertook this hike together. Explanations of the historical background can be found in the area.

  5. #5 - Neubaeuer lake loop (Ro20)

    4.8 (4)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Great tour around the Neubaeuer See - starting from the car park on Schwaerzenbergstraße (tennis facility) in a north-westerly direction past the former ADAC holiday village to the lake shore. You have an almost constant view of Lake Neubaeu and pass several information boards and viewing platforms for observing the flora and fauna in the Neubäuer See nature reserve. After approx. 3 km a view of the club grounds of the...
  6. Große Heilbrünnlrunde - Zubringer

    #6 - Große Heilbrünnlrunde - Zubringer

    5.0 (1)·Easy·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Idyllic and promising city walk in Roding, Bavaria. Starting from the Esper car park, you walk along the Regen to Kienmühle, where you can see an old water wheel on the left. The path to the Sackmann Bridge branches off to the right. After crossing the bridge, the path leads to the right to the parking lot at Heilbrünnl, where there are connections to other hiking trails. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the rain - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes

  7. #7 - Loop trail Kuernburg (St09)

    4.5 (4)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point for this hike is the Stamsried market square. From the market square, walk in the direction of Schloßstraße, then along Blumenstraße. Follow Hildebrandstraße uphill and turn right into Kalvarienbergstraße. Then follow Kürnburgstraße to the left up to the folk musicians' memorial. There you turn right and follow the signs for the hiking trail on forest paths. Alternatively: Forest adventure trail around...

  8. #8 - Rund um Gibacht

    5.0 (7)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  9. #9 - Tannerl-Kapelle und Jungfernhöhe ab Ölbergkapelle

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  10. #10 - Falkenstein Castle Park Loop

    4.7 (4)·Moderate·0.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Popular walk in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. This entertaining but varied tour leads around the Falkenstein Castle Park to all of its most important sights. The largest nature and rock park in Bavaria has, in addition to its well-known rugged rock formations, historical ruins and fantastic viewpoints to offer. Highlights: - Schanzl lookout point - Castle chapel - Falkenstein Castle - Refreshments in the castle restaurant ---- Accessible by bus and train
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Gibachtrundwanderweg, which has a 4.8 star rating from 11 reviews. This trail is 3.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 492 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Path of reflection. This trail is estimated to be 4.9 mi long.

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

There are 63 walking trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These walking trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 91 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Gleißenberg zum Kathlfelsen und Arberblick has the most elevation gain for walking trails with 1,053 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Geiganter Zwirenzelweg, which has 875 ft of elevation gain.

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