Zwieseler Forest House – Mittelsteighütte Primeval Forest Area loop from Zwieslerwaldhaus

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Zwieseler Forest House – Mittelsteighütte Primeval Forest Area loop from Zwieslerwaldhaus

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Zwieseler Forest House – Mittelsteighütte Primeval Forest Area loop from Zwieslerwaldhaus

01:34

5.67km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15 m

Zwieseler Forest House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Passed by here on today's bike tour 😉 Beautiful area highly recommended 🤙

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472 m

Brechhauslau Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Great parking lot to start a hike.
There are always free spaces here.

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518 m

Brechhauselau Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

527 m

Brechhäuselau Restroom

Highlight • Rest Area

Here next to the small Brechhäuselau car park there is a wooden hut toilet.
For men and women.
Rustic with disinfectant and sink.
Free of charge, of course.

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1.66 km

Mittelsteighütte Primeval Forest Area

Highlight • Forest

The Mittelsteighütte was declared a sanctuary over 100 years ago. In 1939 the forest was finally placed under nature protection. The 45 hectare mountain mixed forest of spruce, fir and …

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1.95 km

Wooden Bridges Over Forest Stream (Bayerischer Wald National Park)

Highlight • Bridge

When the weather is warm you can refresh yourself in the stream!

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4.22 km

Big Stone Brook

Highlight • River

5.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

1.10 km

568 m

440 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.62 km

1.01 km

684 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

9°C

5°C

23 %

Additional weather tips

Fog is expected during your activity. Consider wearing some high-visibility clothing so you’re easier to see.

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Comments

January 26, 2025,Urwaldgebiet Mittelsteighütte – Januar Runde von Zwieslerwaldhaus

Beautiful route, only recommended in winter if you wear claws on your shoes as it is very icy in places. The route runs partly on the cross-country ski trail through the forest. The trees lie criss-cross on top of each other. A bit disturbing if you don't know the intentions behind the national park concept. Also easy to do with …

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September 12, 2025,Urwaldgebiet Mittelsteighütte – Große Deffernik Runde von Zwieslerwaldhaus

A very nice, peaceful walk. Unfortunately, the Hans-Wazlik-Hain grove is currently closed.
I find it a shame that the paths are almost entirely gravel, and the tranquility only comes across when you stop or take a break.

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