Attractions in Southwest

If someone speaks of the hiking area around the Großer and Kleiner Osser, you often hear the name "Matterhorn of the Bavarian Forest". Although this comparison might also be applied … read more

The Dreisessel (1,312 meters) is certainly one of the most striking mountains in the Bavarian Forest.

Impressive along the way is especially the "Stone Sea", a huge cluster of large … read more

The border triangle has a very special flair. With a few steps you can cross the respective border and "get a foothold" in Germany, the Czech Republic or Austria.

If … read more

Nice place to stop 👍

The Čerchov is at 1042 m n.m. the highest mountain in the Upper Palatinate Forest and the northern peak of the Bohemian Forest. It is about 2 km from the … read more

You have a proud 1,378 meters under your feet when you stand up here. The Plöckenstein is one of the higher journeys in this area and impresses with its breathtaking … read more

Wonderful hike to the Bavarian Plöckenstein

On a rock you will find the coats of arms of the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Electorate of Bavaria and the Duchy of Palatinate. After decades of disputes about the … read more

The dead trees are impressive and the hike is not very demanding. When it is wet or at low temperatures, you should be very careful not to fall, as the path then becomes a stream.

On the wide, free rounded summit there is a meadow and a smaller rock bar with a summit cross and a good view over to the Großer Arber and to the Kaitersberg and down into the Lamer Winkel.

Perfect surroundings for a hike and a stop at the mountain inn. The Bischof-Neuman Chapel and the Hochstein are nearby.

After being used by the Wehrmacht in the Second World War, the summit was used extensively as a reconnaissance station until the 1990s and was no longer open to the … read more

The Dreisesselberg is a 1,333 meter high mountain in the Bavarian Forest. At the highest point of the mountain, called Hochstein, there is a striking granite rock with a summit … read more

The Kreuzstein is a mighty granite stone and marks the border between Bavaria and Bohemia. A carved cross is clearly visible on the south side, while the inscriptions "Bohemia" on … read more

You can choose to go directly to the Lusen or beforehand to / over the Steinfleckberg (approx. One hour one way), the detour is worth it!

The very beautiful spring (1951), also called "Kreuzbrunnen", the Tirschenreuther Waldnaab. Coming from the source, the Waldnaab covers only about three meters on German soil before it flows as Lesní … read more

Wonderful old town with many small fine details to discover. For example a lot of clay figures
If you don't follow the stream to the castle, but also turn left … read more

A very nice inn / hotel. The food can only be recommended. Great view from the terrace.

Cesky Krumlov is a gift that has come to us from time immemorial. In the Czech Republic, the size of the Krumlov Castle is surpassed only by the Prague Castle. … read more

Nice border crossing that invites you to linger.