Discover the wild nature in the Bavarian Forest National Park on leisurely hikes

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Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

Discover the wild nature in the Bavarian Forest National Park on leisurely hikes

Hiking Collection by Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

5 routes

15:21 h

53.4 km

1,300 m

You discover our impressive nature with its diverse habitats most intensively on foot. For this purpose, a well-marked hiking trail network is available to you. On around 350 kilometers, you can explore the national park.Basically, there are two different categories of paths. On circular paths, which are marked by an animal symbol on a yellow background, you always return to the starting point. Route paths, marked by plant symbols on a white background, lead from A to B. In addition, there are a few long-distance hiking trails, such as the certified quality hiking trail Goldsteig or the European long-distance hiking trail E6, with special symbols.This collection offers you easy and moderate tours of moderate length on which you can experience the wild national park nature up close.Please note when hiking in the national park:
- Always ensure good equipment: map, sturdy footwear, drink, first aid kit, bad weather clothing and mobile phone not forgotten. This serves your own safety.
- Please be aware of dangers from falling trees and falling deadwood. The use of the paths is at your own risk. Please leave the forest for your own protection in strong winds.
- Please stay on the marked paths. This serves to protect sensitive animal and plant species.

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Hiking across borders in Ferdinandsthal
03:24
11.8km
3.5km/h
290m
290m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This moderately difficult hike features natural highlights and places steeped in history. After crossing the border to the Czech Republic, there is a lot to learn and discover about the history of glass production and the long separation during the Cold War. On the Bavarian side, the tour leads through…
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Circular route Buntspecht - From Racheldiensthütte to Rachelsee
02:21
7.62km
3.3km/h
270m
270m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The wild forest nature at the foot of the Rachel is ideal for exploring on this trail. The highlight is the Rachelsee as the only natural lake in the national park. An ice age educational trail and the rock formation Felsenkanzel offer variety on the hike before you stop at the Racheldiensthütte. The…
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Circular route Bussard - From Bayerisch Eisenstein to Schwellhäusl
02:23
8.01km
3.4km/h
260m
260m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Bussard circular trail leads through wild forests between Bayerisch Eisenstein and the popular and idyllic Schwellhäusl restaurant, which is located on the Schmalzbach sill and entices visitors to stop off for a break with regional delicacies.
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Urwaldrelikte in the North of the National Park
03:28
12.0km
3.4km/h
320m
320m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
On this easy tour we discover a real jungle area, the Hans-Watzlik-Hain, with the largest fir in the Bavarian Forest and other huge old trees. The Schwellhäusl entices you to stop with Bavarian-Bohemian cuisine and is idyllically located on the Schmalzbach threshold. The path leads over the Hochbergsattel…
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From Ludwigsthal to Schwellhäusl
03:45
13.9km
3.7km/h
170m
170m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This extended walk leads to scenic and cultural highlights between Ludwigsthal and Zwieslerwaldhaus. On the way we pass the animal open area with the stone age cave and the house to the wilderness. After Zwieslerwaldhaus it goes along the Schwellgraben to the excursion restaurant Schwellhäusl and then back to Ludwigsthal.
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