Hikes in the Bavarian Forest

On the loop, you will hike through the nature reserve around the Grosse Arber and bypass the 400 m high Arberseewand. At the vantage point Mittagsplatzl it is worth taking a break on the rather difficult ascent. Then continue on to the Großen Arber, where you will be rewarded for your efforts with a magnificent view and the chance to stop for a bite to eat. The Goldsteig premium hiking trail takes hikers back to the Großen Arbersee. If you would like to extend the loop, you can also include the Kleiner Arbersee lake on your hiking tour.

The Small Arbersee can be hiked around in about 40 minutes, while the Great Arbersee takes about an hour. At the latter, there is now also a nature trail that takes you around the lake. You don't have to climb almost any metres. Therefore, these short hikes are also suitable for children, beginners or an after-work round.

The Bavarian Forest is a great place for those who like to hike. The low mountain range offers hikers not only the Great Arber, but also well-known mountain peaks such as the Great Rachel, the Lusen, the Dreisessel massif or the Great Osser, which can be climbed. The Pröller and the Große Falkenstein round off the offer.

For these hiking tours in the National Park, you should generally be in good shape and sure-footed. If you master the tours, you will not only be rewarded with beautiful views at the highest point, but also great views of the Bavarian Forest along the way. Hikers will also find refreshment stops on most of the hikes.

Nature lovers will also be captivated by the wildly romantic Steinklamm gorge. The hiking trail along the Große Ohe enchants with a deep gorge, rushing waters and idyllic nature. Another beautiful experience is a hike through the depths of the primeval forest in the Bavarian Forest National Park. Rest and relaxation are definitely not missed out on this round trip.

Little hikers really come into their own in the Bavarian Forest. The Bavarian Forest National Park, in particular, offers numerous hiking trails and attractions for little explorers. There they can follow in the footsteps of the wild animals, follow the babbling brooks and let off steam at interactive stations. A real highlight is the treetop path, which offers a magnificent view of the valleys and mountains of the region from lofty heights. The trail has a length of 1,300 metres.

Many of the hikes in the Bavarian Forest are not too demanding in terms of physical condition and technique and are therefore also easily doable for beginners, e.g. hiking through the Englmarbach Valley or a hiking tour up the Birkenberg near Maibrunn. Due to the variety of hiking trails, the Bavarian Forest is guaranteed to have something for everyone.

Bodenmais is a popular holiday resort in the Bavarian Forest, which is also an excellent starting point for several hikes. In addition to the Rieslochfällen, the health resort is also known for the Silberberg, where visitors can tour the mine. The culture of the Bavarian Forest is also evident here in the glassworks. The filigree works of art make ideal souvenirs to take home. Other places worth visiting are Cham, Zwiesel, Regen and Furth im Wald.