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By: Katarina Amtmann
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The Bavarian Forest doesn't just offer mountain peaks and idyllic lakes or waterfalls.
There are excursion options for all interests in the region.
1 / 13The Buchberger Leite (large in the picture) or the Rißloch waterfalls are just two of numerous beautiful places in the Bavarian Forest.
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2 / 13The Großer Arber is one of the most famous excursion destinations in the Bavarian Forest.
It is 1456 meters high.
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3 / 13If you want to relax after a strenuous hike, you can head to the Großer Arbersee.
“A unique relic from the last Ice Age and one of the most visited lakes in the Bavarian Forest,” can be read on the website arberseehaus.de.
But you don't just have to lie around there either, holidaymakers can walk around the lake or take a pedal boat ride.
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4 / 13The Rißloch waterfalls are also worth seeing.
Several hiking trails lead there.
The Bavarian Forest provides information about the tours with different levels of difficulty on its website.
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5 / 13Vacationers can also relax at Drachensee.
It is located not far from Furth im Wald (Cham district).
“The lake is great for swimming.
There is free parking, toilets and a kiosk,” writes someone on TripAdvisor.
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6 / 13 Falkenstein Castle in the Cham district.
According to bayerischer-wald.de, the castle, built in 1074, is “the landmark of the Upper Bavarian Forest”.
Visitors have a panoramic view of valleys and mountains.
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7 / 13The Maibrunn Waldwipfelweg is also a popular destination in the Bavarian Forest. The Waldwipfelweg is barrier-free, which is why it is also easy to navigate with a stroller, wheelchair or walker.
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8 / 13No matter what time of year: the Bayerwald-Tierpark Lohberg is a good excursion destination for families with children.
There is, among other things, a petting zoo, a pigeon house, deer, raccoons, waterfowl, mountain hares and wild cats.
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9 / 13The “Pullman City” adventure park is idyllically located on the edge of the Bavarian Forest.
The western town offers adventure restaurants and accommodation, and visitors can go archery, pan for gold or ride a horse-drawn carriage.
Live bands also perform and country music, rock and rockabilly are offered.
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10 / 13The Wildbachklamm Buchberger Leite is also worth a visit.
However, it is not passable and must be done on foot.
“Take your time, stop every now and then on your way, take a break at the benches set up and let this forest wilderness work its magic on you.
The fresh, pure air, the babbling of the rivers and the untouched nature will take you into another world for the duration of your visit,” enthuses the city of Freyung on its homepage.
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11 / 13The Feng Shui Kurpark Lalling “is the first of its kind in Germany that focuses on FENG SHUI and ANCIENT KNOWLEDGE.” This is what the city of Lalling writes on its website.
It is intended to help the visitor relax.
The spa park is freely accessible and guided tours are also offered.
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12 / 13The Churpfalzpark Loifling is also located in the Bavarian Forest and is an experience for the whole family.
In addition to green spaces and exhibitions, there are also numerous rides.
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13 / 13Sunset on the Lusen.
The mountain is located in the Bavarian Forest and is 1,373 meters high.
According to the Bavarian Forest National Park, it has been recognized as a geological attraction.
Holidaymakers can reach the summit via circular or hiking trails.
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