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Zwiesel

Welcome to Zwiesel and Regen, two charming towns in the heart of the Bavarian Forest. As a destination, they offer a wealth of activities for every taste.

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Attractions in Zwiesel


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recommended route Difficulty S1 difficult
Distance 44.6 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 1,108 m
Descent 1,108 m

Circular route over the Großer Arber, to the Großer Arbersee, to Bayerisch Eisenstein, Schwellhäusl and back on the Trans Bayerwald stage ...

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Hiking Trail · Bayerischer Wald
Glasmacherkapelle and Dachsnstoa from Lindberg
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 7.6 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 242 m
Descent 241 m

Circular hike from Lindberg over the viewpoint rock to the Glasmacherkapelle. Continue around Kellerberg and Hochleiten with a detour to the ...

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recommended route Difficulty S0 difficult closed
Distance 69.1 km
Duration 7:35 h
Ascent 1,609 m
Descent 1,615 m

On the Gunthersteig from Zwiesel via Spiegelhütte and Stubenbach to the Günther Chapel in the Czech Republic near Dobra Vodra (Gutwasser).

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recommended route Difficulty S0 easy
Distance 16.2 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 370 m
Descent 370 m

Circular route to the lookout mountain Hennenkobel near Rabenstein (town of Zwiesel) and to the former glassworks Schachtenbach.

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Mountain Bike · Bavarian Forest
Bodenmais-Großer Arber and back
recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
Distance 44.3 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 1,100 m
Descent 1,100 m

Circular route from Bodenmais via Schareben-Chamer Hut-Großer Arber-Bretterschachten-Silberberg and back. Shady route to the highest point of the ...

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from Thomas Rupprecht,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty S1 difficult
Distance 63 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 1,447 m
Descent 1,595 m

On the sixth stage of the northern route of the Trans Bayerwald, the trail leaves the Bavarian Forest National Park. Before climbing up to the king ...

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from Bayerischer Wald,   Tourismusverband Ostbayern
recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
Distance 50.7 km
Duration 5:20 h
Ascent 946 m
Descent 946 m

Circular route from Zwiesel to Oberfrauenau. From there on the TransBayerwald to the Bavarian Forest drinking water reservoir, Buchenau, and via ...

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recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 10 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 338 m
Descent 419 m

Rabensteiner Glashüttensteig – Following in the Footsteps of the Glassmakers

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from Uwe Stanke,   Goldsteig
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
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
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Geographically, the two towns lie at the foot of the mountains and are surrounded by dense forests. The region is known for its picturesque landscape with numerous hiking trails, lakes and rivers as well as unique animal and plant species.

Sights relevant to tourism include the glass museum in Zwiesel, where you can learn all about the traditional glass production. The church of St. Nikolaus in Regen is also worth a visit - here you will find impressive frescoes from the 14th century.

Cultural highlights can also be discovered: The music festival "Musik auf dem Lande" (Music in the Countryside) attracts many visitors every year, while the wine festival in September is a celebration for all wine lovers.

If you want to indulge in culinary delights, you should definitely visit one of the traditional restaurants and try regional specialities such as pork knuckle or Kaiserschmarrn.

Nature also offers numerous outdoor activities: Hiking through the Bavarian Forest National Park or cycling along the Danube Cycle Path are just a few examples. In winter, the Arber ski area also beckons you to go skiing or snowboarding.

If it rains? Don't worry! In Zwiesel, for example, you can visit the Dragon Museum or take a leisurely stroll through the old town and be enchanted by the historic buildings.

But the best time to be in Zwiesel and Regen is always when you can enjoy nature. Whether in spring with flowering meadows or in autumn with colourful foliage - this region is worth a visit at any time of year.

This travel guide provides you with all the important information for your visit to Zwiesel and Regen. From sights to events to culinary recommendations - here you will find everything you need to make your trip unforgettable.

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Reviews

  • May 17, 2026
    Siegfried P.
    May 01, 2026
    Landschaftlich eine sehr schöne Strecke und mit dem Hardtail e-MTB alles gut machbar. Es gibt mehrere Möglichkeiten zum Einkehren.
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    Scenic Variety of paths
    Written May 17, 2026
  • September 21, 2024
    Ludo Vermeiren 
    August 29, 2024
    This gravel tour was a great adventure for us. We started the tour in Passau following the Donau to Regensburg. This gave us two days to to get us a little into it. It broke the part of the Donau into two, we ended the tour in 8 days in Passau. Instead of following the GPX we sometimes followed the indications of the official cycling tours to stay away from busy traffic.
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    Written September 21, 2024
  • September 30, 2023
    Sigrid B.
    September 29, 2023
    Schöne Tour, mit gutem Kinderwagen möglich. Anstieg kurz vor Schluss hat es in sich. Nur in die beschriebe Richtung gut beschildert. Würden beim nächsten Mal anders laufen, dann aber bei der Wegkreuzung aufpassen!
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    Photo: Sigrid B., Community
    Written September 30, 2023
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  • October 10, 2021
    Anja Scheuer
    October 06, 2021
    Ein wunderschöner Weg, der sehr zu empfehlen ist.
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    Photo: Anja Scheuer, Community
    Written October 10, 2021
  • October 13, 2020
    Steffen H
    Schöne Tour, etwas viel Fahrwege, vor allem nach dem Silberberg. Schwer ist die Strecke nicht. Maximal Mittel. Wer gut zu Fuß ist, schafft sie ohne Probleme!
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    Written October 13, 2020
  • September 15, 2020
    Andreas Intemann 
    September 11, 2020
    Sehr abwechslungsreiche aber auch schöne Runde! Wege variieren zwischen gutem Radweg bis zum Matsch-Single-Trail. Manche Passagen sind steil bzw. erfordern Fahrsicherheit. Insgesamt etwas anstrengend und man braucht etwas Kondition.
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    Written September 15, 2020
  • June 04, 2020
    Jürgen Wenig
    June 04, 2020
    Kurzweilige Tour mit einem lohnenswerten Abstecher mit Infos zum Quarzabbau. Schöner gläserner Kreuzweg. Tolle Aussicht vom Gipfel über weite Teile des Bayerischen Waldes.
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    Written June 04, 2020
  • May 15, 2019
    Denis Štogl 
    Wünderschöne Tour! Auch beim schlechtem Wetter :)
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    Photo: Denis Štogl, Community
    Written May 15, 2019
  • August 07, 2018
    Andreas Intemann 
    July 05, 2018
    Schöne Runde - nur sehr viel Betrieb auf dem Arber!
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    Written August 07, 2018

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