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Perlesreut

Ilz River – The Black Pearl of the Bavarian Forest

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Lower Bavaria

Freyung-Grafenau

Perlesreut

Ilz River – The Black Pearl of the Bavarian Forest

Ilz River – The Black Pearl of the Bavarian Forest

Recommended by 26 hikers out of 27

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

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    Best Hikes to Ilz River – The Black Pearl of the Bavarian Forest

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    1. Ilz footbridge at Dießensteiner Mühle – Obere Ilz Nature Reserve loop from Spitzendorf

    12.2km

    03:14

    130m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Intermediate

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    October 22, 2024

    Ilz - The black pearl in the Bavarian Forest. The Ilz is a 40 km long left tributary of the Danube in the southeastern Bavarian Forest.

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      March 10, 2025

      Beautiful path along the Ilz

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        June 25, 2025

        Great path directly along the Ilz, perfect for walking and enjoying nature, also some benches invite you to linger

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          Location: Perlesreut, Freyung-Grafenau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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