The best mountain hikes in the Bavarian Forest
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Last updated: November 11, 2025
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1. Rißloch Waterfalls – Arber Chapel loop from Bodenmais
18.3km
06:27
910m
910m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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25
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2. Großer Osser Summit – Kleiner Osser Summit loop from Thürnstein
12.0km
04:32
640m
640m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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3. Osser Trail – Kleiner Osser Summit loop from Lohberg
10.2km
03:59
590m
600m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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68
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4. Kleiner Arber Summit Cross – Großer Arber Summit loop from Neuhütte
13.1km
04:29
630m
630m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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42
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5. Rachel Lake – Rachel Summit (Rachel Peak) loop from Guglöd
16.1km
05:14
650m
650m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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