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The Bavarian Forest National Park

Boundless forest wilderness in Germany's first national park

"Let nature be nature" is the philosophy and indeed, nowhere else between the Atlantic and the Urals are forests, moors, mountain streams, and lakes allowed to develop into a unique wild forest landscape according to their own natural laws on such a large scale.

The internationally recognized protected area (IUCN Category II) in Lower Bavaria on the border with the Czech Republic is an important refuge for rare animal and plant species such as the capercaillie, lynx, three-toed woodpecker, and many more. Together with the adjacent Czech Šumava National Park, nature can freely unfold over an area of more than 900 km² - without human intervention.

The Bavarian Forest National Park Administration

The Bavarian Forest National Park Administration is a special authority of the Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection, with its office located in 94481 Grafenau. Its tasks are the protection and management of the Bavarian Forest National Park.


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Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Day tour to the Schachten and bogs
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.8 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 560 m
Descent 560 m

Demanding tour to the islands in the forest: meadows and mystical raised bogs

5
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 700 m
Descent 700 m

Demanding tour across the pristine Höllbachgespreng to the summit of Großer Falkenstein

5
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
The wild northern side of the Rachel
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 17.8 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 670 m
Descent 670 m

Emerging wilderness on the north side of the highest national park mountain

5
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 11 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 500 m
Descent 500 m

Across the highest summit and the only natural mountain lake in Bavarian Forest National Park

5
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
To the Siebensteinkopf and the Moldau source
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.1 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 330 m
Descent 330 m

Tour to the eastern summit in the national park and source of Vltava in Czech Republic

4
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.5 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 270 m
Descent 270 m

Along the Steinbach to Große Kanzel - on a certified quality hiking trail

4.2
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Wilderness tour around Zwieslerwaldhaus
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.6 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 170 m
Descent 170 m

Discover and enjoy primeval forest, giant trees and traditional hospitality along easy paths

4.3
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.3 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 175 m
Descent 175 m

Entertaining circular walk through rock formations and wild nature with viewpoints

5
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Cross-border hiking in Ferdinandsthal
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate closed
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 300 m
Descent 300 m

Moderately difficult tour through the bavarian-bohemian border area east of Bayerisch Eisenstein

4
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 180 m
Descent 180 m

Extended tour around the raised bog areas of Klosterfilz and Großer Filz

5
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.7 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 300 m
Descent 300 m

The Deutscher Wanderverband (German Hiking Association) certified this quality route to Lake Rachel

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Varied Rachel crossing
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 21.5 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 800 m
Descent 800 m

Challenging and diversified tour to the highest peak in the Bavarian Forest National Park

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.1 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 90 m
Descent 90 m

Short hike from Zwieslerwaldhaus to Schwellhäusl through the pristine forest area Hans-Watzlik Hain

4.5
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.1 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 120 m
Descent 120 m

Easy hike in the municipality of Lindberg with the opportunity to observe red deer

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
To Lusen via Teufelsloch and Himmelsleiter
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 550 m
Descent 550 m

Along the Kleine Ohe and through Teufelsloch to the legendary Lusen summit

4
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Snowshoes · Bavarian Forest
Snowshoe route to the Great Falkenstein
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 10.8 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 610 m
Descent 610 m

Challenging snowshoe tour to the summit and unique view

4.5
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.1 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 50 m
Descent 50 m

Accessible walk around Zwieslerwaldhaus and through pristine forest area Mittelsteighütte

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
In the footsteps of log driving
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.4 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 30 m
Descent 30 m

Intensive experience of the national park on natural paths

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Bicycle Rides · Bavarian Forest
By bike to Schwellhäusl
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 25.6 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 350 m

Relaxed bike tour along Schmalzbach to Schwellhäusl

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 300 m
Descent 300 m

Extensive hike to the scenic highlights in the eastern part of the national park.

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 2.2 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 60 m
Descent 60 m

This quality route - certified by Deutscher Wanderverband - is suitable for children too

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 8.2 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 450 m
Descent 35 m

Mountain pastures, wetlands, and much more await you on the 'Pestwurz' (Butterbur) hiking trail

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
From Ludwigsthal to Schwellhäusl
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 240 m
Descent 240 m

Relaxing tour between Ludwigsthal and Zwieslerwaldhaus with information and refreshment points​

No ratings (yet)
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Bicycle Rides · Bavarian Forest
Bike tour to the rock hiking area
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 250 m
Descent 175 m

Easy, family-friendly cycle tour from Spiegelau to Felswandergebiet (no circular tour!)

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 10 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 480 m
Descent 10 m

Hike from the Trinkwassertalsperre Frauenau (Drinking Water Reservoir) to Hochschachten

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.8 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 320 m
Descent 320 m

Cycle tour of medium difficulty through Reschbach valley between Finsterau and Mauth

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Winter Hiking · Bavarian Forest
Winter walk around the Hochberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 190 m
Descent 190 m

Extensive winter hiking route around the Hochberg near Bayerisch Eisenstein

4
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 660 m
Descent 1 m

Varied hike from Kreuzstraßl to Großer Falkenstein

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 41.9 km
Duration 13:00 h
Ascent 1,015 m
Descent 650 m

Discover the southern part of the national park on the Main Hiking Path

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Bicycle Rides · Bavarian Forest
Discover two National Park centers by bike
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 43.4 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 470 m
Descent 630 m

Discover National Park Centres and the diverse nature of Bavarian Forest National Park by bike

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 650 m
Descent 35 m

Varied hike from Lindberg to Großer Falkenstein

No ratings (yet)
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 150 m
Descent 150 m

Accessible tour through the animal enclosures of Lusen National Park Center

No ratings (yet)
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.8 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 290 m
Descent 290 m

Varied hiking tour in the north of Bavarian Forest National Park with refreshment point

No ratings (yet)
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Big Lusen round from Graupsäge
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 14.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 640 m
Descent 640 m

Varied hike over Martinsklause, Teufelsloch, and Himmelsleiter to the Lusen summit

No ratings (yet)
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
By bus and train to Rachel
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 13.3 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 650 m
Descent 550 m

Varied tour over the highest peak in the national park with stop for refreshments at the end

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.3 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 160 m
Descent 160 m

Charming circular hike to the Reschbachklause and Siebensteinkopf

No ratings (yet)
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Snowshoes · Bavarian Forest
To the wintery Siebensteinkopf
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 250 m
Descent 250 m

Diverse winter tour in the eastern part of the national park with summit experience

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 23.3 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 880 m
Descent 480 m

Hiking via Finsterauer Lusensteig to the summit of Lusen

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 27.9 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 570 m
Descent 570 m

An extensive day trip through the northern National Park, exploring nature, culture, and cuisine

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
A journey into the Stone Age
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.4 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 50 m
Descent 50 m

Accessible round trip through animal enclosures and Stone Age cave at Falkenstein NP Center

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.1 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 140 m
Descent 140 m

Experience the typical wildlife of the Bavarian Forest in the Animal enclosures

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.4 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 350 m

Cross-border tour from the eastern part of the Bavarian Forest National Park to Šumava National Park

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 20 m
Descent 20 m

Accessible tour through the plant and rock outdoor area of the National Park Center Lusen

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 150 m
Descent 150 m

Winter tour of medium difficulty north of Finsterau with possibility to visit a museum.

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Snowshoes · Bavarian Forest
Snowshoeing around Waldhäuser
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 12.4 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 390 m
Descent 390 m

Varied and demanding winter tour on the southwestern slope of Lusen

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.4 km
Duration 6:45 h
Ascent 535 m
Descent 385 m

Hiking from Freyung through the Buchberger Leite Wildbachklamm into the National Park

No ratings (yet)
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 23.3 km
Duration 8:15 h
Ascent 960 m
Descent 530 m

Connection from Hohenau to Lusen National Park Center and further to Finsterau

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 9.2 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 600 m
Descent 600 m

From Zwieslerwaldhaus to Kleiner Falkenstein and to the summit of Großer Falkenstein.

No ratings (yet)
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.2 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 80 m
Descent 80 m

Easy wilderness walk on the edge of the national park including a detour to the beaver area at the Ölbach.

No ratings (yet)
from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 8.2 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 700 m
Descent 100 m

Challenging hike from Zwieslerwaldhaus passing Höllbachgespreng to Großer Falkenstein

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from Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald,   Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald

Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald

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