Bayerischer Wald

National Park

Along the Bavarian-Czech border between Bayerisch Eisenstein in the district of Regen and Mauth in the district of Freyung-Grafenau lies the Bavarian Forest National Park. On October 7, 1970, the large-scale protected area was designated as the first national park in Germany. Together with the neighboring Šumava National Park in the Czech Republic, it forms the largest contiguous protected forest area in Central Europe. On more than 24,000 hectares, the guiding principle in the Bavarian Forest is “Let nature be nature.”

Along the border between Bavaria and the Czech Republic extends the Bavarian Forest National Park at the area between Bayerisch Eisenstein (within the administrative district of Regen) and Mauth (within the administrative district of Freyung-Grafenau). On October 7, 1970, this large-scale protected area was inaugurated as Germany's very first national park. In connection with the neighboring Šumava National Park in the Czech Republic, it forms the largest contiguous forest reserve throughout Central Europe. The guiding principle in the Bavarian Forest National Park on more than 24,000 hectare is: "let nature be nature”. According to this philosophy, the forest with its bogs, mountain streams and summits may develop into a limitless forest wilderness according to its very own laws. In this way, yesterday’s economic woodlands become the native jungle forests of tomorrow. Unique biodiversity is a result. Rare animals, such as lynx, otter, capercaillie or ural owl are able to find a habitat again. In addition, there are 16 species of beetles, which are considered to be primeval forest relics and only occur in extremely pristine forests. The strong biodiversity is based, among other things, on the high percentage of deadwood, which serves as basis and habitat for hundreds of insects, fungi and birds. Natural processes of growth and decay within the forest ecosystem are permitted in the national park, also by leaving behind those dead or windthrown trees in their natural environment.

Rules

Cycling activities

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Cycling is only allowed on

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In the national park, cycling is only allowed on marked cycle paths and official roads.

Horse riding activities

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Harnessed vehicles is forbidden

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Horse riding is only allowed on

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In the national park, horse riding is only allowed on marked horse riding paths.

Water activities

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Water sport is forbidden

Stay activities

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Camping/Bivouac is only allowed on

Designated paths/places

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Camping is only allowed on

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Camping (vehicle/trailer) is only allowed on

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Air activities

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Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden

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Drones/model planes is forbidden

General behavior

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Dogs with leash is allowed

Es ist verboten, Hunde frei laufen zu lassen.

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Collecting plants is forbidden

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Collecting minerals/fossils is forbidden

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Feeding animals is forbidden

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Swimming is forbidden

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden