Best trails near Großer Arber
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Want to check out Großer Arber from the trail? Good news: 20 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 19 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Großer Arber are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (67)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park. This route goes around the large Arbersee and up to the highest peak in the Bavarian Forest, the Großer Arber. From there, it offers a beautiful view and the possibility to stop off comfortably. The Arbersee is ideal for a pedal boat ride on warm summer days. Highlights of the hike: - Big Arber - Big Arbersee - magnificent views - Arber chapel - Bodenmaiser Mulde
- 4.8 (70)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park near Bodenmais. The hiking route leads through the nature reserve "Großer Arbersee und Arberseewand". The protected area is characterized by its low mountain range, the trees that are several hundred years old and the rocky vegetation, which is home to numerous plant and animal species. There are refreshment stops at the Großer Arber summit station. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.9 (29)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular 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...
- 4.3 (20)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrScenic 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.
- 4.8 (19)·Easy·4.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrSome of the best parts about hiking is being on a rather empty trail, where crowds do not over flood the path. This trail is perfect for such a hike which takes you from Arberschutzhaus to Bodenhaus. This route takes you through moorlands and along several streams, a waterfall and a gorge.
- 4.3 (23)·Hard·9.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrDemanding 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 (19)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic 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 -...
- 4.3 (7)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Hiking trail 1 of the Bavarian Forest Nature Park starts in Bodenmais. From here you hike over the Mittagsplatzl to the Grosser Arber, the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest. If you want to stop for refreshments, continue hiking on the Arberweg to the Eisensteiner Huette (open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Highlights of the hike: - Bodenmais - Mittagsplatzl - Grosser Arber (1456 m above sea level) - Grosser Arber and...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Großer Arber?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Großer Arber. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 19 hiking trails, 7 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Großer Arber?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Großer Arber is Big Arber and Arbersee, which has a 4.7 star rating from 67 reviews. This trail is 6.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,994 ft.
What is the longest trail near Großer Arber?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Großer Arber is König vom Bayerwald - 54km. This trail is estimated to be 34.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Großer Arber?
Großer Arber: With an ascent of 8,969 ft, König vom Bayerwald - 54km has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Kaitersberg-Arber-Hochtour with 6,069 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Großer Arber?
The most popular and difficult trail near Großer Arber is Little and Big Arber with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Großer Arber
- Waldholzkugelbahn
- Tretbootverleih
- Arberschutzhaus
- Zwieseler Hütte
- Bergwacht Lam
- Großer Arbersee
- Stallriegel
- Hans-Watzlik-Hain
- Obere Schwelle
- Geigenbachfälle
- Schachtenbach
- Kleiner Kühberg
- Dorfweiher Regenhütte
- Kleiner Wasserfall
- Emahlenriegel
- Schutzhütte Hochbergsattel
- Camping Heiner
- Burglengenfelder-Hütte (SCB-Hütte)