Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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After 8.34 km for 711 m

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Start point

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60 m

Arbersee House

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In 2016 the old Arberseehaus was demolished. After around two years of construction, the magnificent new building was opened in the summer of 2018. With its rustic charm, the new …

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78 m

Great Arber Lake

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As a cirque lake, the Great Arbersee is a relic from the last ice age. A special feature is the swinging lawn. The oscillating lawns, known as floating islands, are …

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4.45 km

View from Mittagsplatzl

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One of the most beautiful places in the Bavarian Forest

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4.73 km

View of the Großer Arbersee

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A small aisle between the trees (on the way to the Mittagsplatzl) gives a wonderful view of the Great Arbersee. Stay here for a few minutes and enjoy...

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4.97 km

View of the Großer Arbersee from the Mittagsplatzl

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Super great place, the march here is definitely worth it. If you're lucky and have a good time, you might be able to enjoy the silence and great views on your own.

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5.04 km

Mountain pasture at Mittagsplatzl

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Magnificently situated Schachten between Bretterschachten/Bodenmais and Grosser Arber. Livestock farming is seasonal on the Schachten. At the vantage point you have a great view of the Great Arbersee.

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5.30 km

Rocky Stairway to Mittagsplatzl

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Great rocky trail. We were accompanied by a few cows grazing here

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8.13 km

Panoramic View from Großer Arber

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On the Großer Arber there is a wonderful panorama with an awesome view.

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

3.84 km

2.59 km

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

3.65 km

1.49 km

414 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,430 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

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Arbersee House

Great Arber Lake

View from Mittagsplatzl

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View of the Großer Arbersee from the Mittagsplatzl

Mountain pasture at Mittagsplatzl

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