Winter sports in the Bavarian Forest
Even in winter, it is important to get enough exercise outdoors (winter sports) to boost stamina and muscle strength. You should also pay attention to vitamin D3, which is mainly provided by the sun, especially in the dark and cold season. In the Bavarian Forest, the mountains offer a wonderful starting point for winter sports. In the nearest winter sports region of St. Englmar, just 10 km from the hotel, you will find several ski areas, such as the Pröller ski triangle, the Predigtstuhl Arena and the Kapellenberg.
After your exertions in the snowy landscape, you can relax and warm up again in the wellness area at the Reibener-Hof.
Ski - Cross-country skiing
The Bavarian Forest is a leader in cross-country skiing. With more than 2,000 kilometers of trails, it is the largest cross-country skiing region in Germany. All wishes are fulfilled by the variation of circular trails, (supra-) regional trails and long-distance trails. The "Hirschenstein-Grandsberg cross-country skiing center" is located in the vacation region of St. Englmar and the Arberland. The route covers a total of 53 km on four different trails and you can start at four different points. You can also enjoy wonderful views over the Bavarian Forest.
Alpine skiing
In the Bavarian Forest, the mountains offer a wonderful starting point for skiing in winter. In the nearest winter sports region of St. Englmar, just 10 km from the hotel, you will find several ski areas, such as the Pröller ski triangle, the Predigtstuhl Arena and the Kapellenberg. There you can hire skis directly from the lift and explore the slopes. The Arber, the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest, is also very busy in winter. You can reach the summit by cable car or chairlift and enjoy the downhill runs on pistes of varying difficulty. This ski area is around 50 km from the Reibener-Hof.
Hiking in winter
You don't have to miss out on hiking in winter either. There are special winter hikes where the paths are usually cleared and you can often make the descent easier with a sledge, and the mountains in the Bavarian Forest can also be hiked on snowshoes. This way you can enjoy a wonderful winter landscape and be rewarded with a magnificent view of untouched nature.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing in the Bavarian Forest is becoming increasingly popular. That's why various stores in the St. Englmar vacation region offer guided tours. If you want to try out this leisure activity for the first time, you can also hire the equipment there. Away from the pistes and marked trails, you can discover the magic of a wonderful winter landscape on this tour and get some exercise at the same time. Of course, there is also the option of setting off on your own: you can discover nature on your own on hiking trails that have not been cleared.
Snowshoe hike "Hinterwies-Käsplatte"
This snowshoe hike takes you via Hinterwies to the summit of the Käsplatte. You hike across extensive meadows and paths in a magnificent snowy landscape.
Length 6.1 km
Winter hiking
You don't have to miss out on hiking in winter either. There are special winter hikes where the paths are usually cleared and you can often make the descent easier with a sledge. The mountains in the Bavarian Forest can also be hiked on snowshoes. This way you can enjoy a wonderful winter landscape and be rewarded with a magnificent view of untouched nature. Here are our recommendations for great winter hikes.
Winter Tour 1: Winter hiking tour on the Lusen
You start at the Igelbus bus stop at the Waldhäuser church in Neuschönau and follow the path to the Waldhäuser lookout, where you can enjoy views as far as the Alps. You reach a unique primeval forest that leads up to the Lusen. There you can admire the sea of boulders and the view over the national park as far as the Lusen.
Length 10.4 km
Winter Tour 2: Rattenberg - Unterstein
A fairly easy hike on well-maintained paths and side roads, along large lime trees and a fallow deer enclosure. You also have a beautiful view of the Hoher Bogen and the Großer Arber.
Length 5.2 km
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