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Wegscheid

Welcome to Wegscheid, a charming destination in the district of Passau. Situated at the foot of the Bavarian Forest and surrounded by picturesque countryside, the region offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages.

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Mountain Bike · Bavarian Forest
Trans Bayerwald - Northern Route
recommended route Difficulty S1 difficult
Distance 365.1 km
Duration 40:00 h
Ascent 7,415 m
Descent 7,378 m

From Passau through the Bavarian Forest National Park via the Great Arber to Furth im Wald.

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from Bayerischer Wald,   Tourismusverband Ostbayern
recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
Distance 50.2 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 730 m
Descent 388 m

The first stage of the northern route of the Trans Bayerwald is the ideal introduction to the Bavarian Forest.

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from Bayerischer Wald,   Tourismusverband Ostbayern
Mountain Bike · Bavarian Forest
Trans Bayerwald - southern route
recommended route Difficulty S1 difficult
Distance 414.5 km
Duration 45:00 h
Ascent 7,858 m
Descent 7,857 m

In 8 day stages from Passau heading north along the German/Czech border through part of the national park to Rabenstein, then south over Eging am ...

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from Bayerischer Wald,   Tourismusverband Ostbayern
recommended route Difficulty S1 difficult
Distance 44.7 km
Duration 4:40 h
Ascent 771 m
Descent 900 m

The second stage of the northern route of the Trans Bayerwald is varied and above all exceptionally scenic. A highlight is the ascent and descent ...

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from Bayerischer Wald,   Tourismusverband Ostbayern
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Swing path Breitenberg
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 146 m
Descent 146 m

On this path we not only hike, but also swing and seesaw extensively. In between we enjoy the view of the Mühlviertel and the Böhmerwald.

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from Sebastian Hoffmann,   ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 194 m
Descent 190 m

Linden monument (see section hiking map "Wegscheider Land" - Jagaweg Hiking trail 8.0 km - Hiking time: approx. 2 hours This trail is ...

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from Wellnesshotel Reischlhof,   Wellness & Naturresort Reischlhof ****S
Hiking Trail · Oberkappel
Oberkappel: Panorama route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 209 m
Descent 215 m

Oberkappel

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from WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH,   WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH
Long Distance Cycling · Bavarian Forest
Germany border | Stage 23: Passau to Haidmühle
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 71.3 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 1,279 m
Descent 835 m

2024 | Continuation of the project "Around Germany" started in 2021 by bike: This is the stage from Passau to Haidmühle.

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from 🗣 Stefan aus Durach,   Community
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Reischlhof - Jagaweg No. 11
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.3 km
Duration 1:43 h
Ascent 98 m
Descent 98 m

A beautiful route around our local mountain, the great and small Rathberg.

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from Wellnesshotel Reischlhof,   Wellness & Naturresort Reischlhof ****S
Mountain Bike · Bavarian Forest
Reischlhof - MTB Hero
recommended route Difficulty S2 difficult
Distance 43.3 km
Duration 4:10 h
Ascent 1,054 m
Descent 1,045 m

The MTB Hero stage route.

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from Wellnesshotel Reischlhof,   Wellness & Naturresort Reischlhof ****S
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Geographically, Wegscheid is an ideal starting point for hiking and cycling tours through the Bavarian Forest National Park or along the Danube. In winter, ski resorts such as the Hochficht attract visitors with perfect conditions for skiing and snowboarding.

Culturally, Wegscheid also has a lot to offer. The 18th century parish church of St. James is worth a visit, as is Fürstenstein Castle, which is now used as a youth education centre.

For culinary delights, we recommend regional specialities such as liver dumpling soup, pork knuckle or Kaiserschmarrn - all delicious dishes that should not be missed!

Special events include the annual folk festival and the Christmas market in Advent.

If it should rain, there are also indoor activities such as a visit to the Tittling Museum Village or the Frauenau Glass Museum.

And where is the most beautiful? That's hard to say, because every place has its own charm! However, we recommend a walk through the historic centre of Wegscheid as well as a drive along the panoramic road "Goldsteig" with breathtaking views over the region.

Overall, Wegscheid is definitely worth a trip and a perfect destination for nature lovers, culture enthusiasts and pleasure seekers alike. We hope that this travel guide will help you with your planning and that we will soon be able to welcome you to Wegscheid!

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