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Best wildlife trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park

Best wildlife 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 - 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.

  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 - 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...

  4. #4 - 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.

  5. #5 - 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.

  6. #6 - 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...

  7. #7 - 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...

  8. #8 - Lam - Kleiner Osser - Großer Osser

    4.7 (14)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 6–7 hr
    Panoramic loop in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. This beautiful and challenging loop starts in Lam and leads clockwise over the saddle and first over the Kleiner Osser and then over the Großer Osser. From there it is a steady descent back to the starting point via Lohberg, Eggersberg and Buchet. The section to the summit cross is quite rocky. Between the two peaks is the Osser chapel and the beautiful Osser meadow, which is still kept open by sheep today. On the Großer Osser is the...

  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 - Hohen Bogen-Bärenriegel-Ahronriegel

    4.8 (9)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
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Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Zum Kaitersberg ab Reitenberg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 41 reviews. This trail is 3.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,059 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park is Trans Bayerwald: Südroute. This trail is estimated to be 214.5 mi long.

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

There are 68 wildlife trails in Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 308 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Trans Bayerwald: Südroute has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 33,031 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is König vom Bayerwald - 54km, which has 8,969 ft of elevation gain.

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