Designated paths/places
In the national park, cycling is only allowed on marked cycle paths and official roads.
Description & Map
Summary
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 almost 25,000 hectares, the guiding principle in the Bavarian Forest is “Let nature be nature.”
Description
According to the philosophy "let nature be nature", 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.
General information
| Location | Germany - Bavaria - Freyung-Grafenau, Regen |
| Website | https://www.nationalpark-bayerischer-wald.bayern.de/ |
| Area | 249.25km² |
| Year of foundation | 1970 |
| IUCN Category | II |
| DtP ID | 412e67c8-7541-4118-98a3-e02738843ceb |
Responsible Organization
| Name and division |
Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald
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| Website | https://www.nationalpark-bayerischer-wald.bayern.de/ |
Wildlife
Fauna
Wanderfalke
Fauna
Rothirsch
Fauna
Auerhuhn
Rules
Cycling activities
Horse riding activities
Designated paths/places
In the national park, horse riding is only allowed on marked horse riding paths.
Water activities
Stay activities
Designated paths/places
Designated paths/places
Designated paths/places
Air activities
General behavior
Es ist verboten, Hunde frei laufen zu lassen.
