Nature & scenery
Bavarian Forest: choose your starting point
In eastern Bavaria along the Czech border, the Bavarian Forest extends well beyond the national park of the same name. Before choosing accommodation, decide whether you want walks around Bodenmais or Zwiesel, or an introduction to woodland ecology inside the protected area. That choice shapes the distance you travel each day.
Hotels nearby
Bodenmais or Zwiesel
Bodenmais is a starting point for walks towards Silberberg, while Zwiesel offers routes towards Hennenkobel. These are distinct options for combining time in a town with one selected walk. Compare complete route descriptions rather than summit names alone: distance, elevation profile and the return journey determine whether a route fits your plans.
Lusen and the protected forest
The Lusen centre near Neuschönau, including the Hans-Eisenmann-Haus, provides an introduction to the national park. Neuschönau and Mauth are different geographical reference points from Bodenmais. A visitor centre explains forest ecology; a summit walk needs separate planning. Trying to squeeze both into a rushed circuit can defeat the purpose of spending time outdoors.
Choose one complete route
Pick a focus and a suitable marked route instead of trying to cover the entire Bavarian Forest. Check the national park authority or local route provider before setting off. Closures, changes in elevation and your return route all affect the decision. These destinations welcome a general audience and are not experiences reserved for adults.
Before your trip
- • Choose the area before choosing accommodation.
- • Plan visitor centres and summit walks separately.
- • Check the trail service before a park walk.
Experiences are not necessarily child-free. The minimum age applies to each hotel.
Official information
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the entire Bavarian Forest a national park?
No. The national park protects part of the broader forest region along the Czech border.
Where should I focus for the Lusen centre?
Neuschönau and Mauth are useful geographical reference points; check the actual journey from your accommodation.
Hotels nearby
6 hotels within the selected radius · 50 km as the crow flies from Bodenmais
The selection is a guide; please check routes and travel times separately.
