Walk above the treetops, look south from the treetop walk as far as the Alps, or try out natural sciences for yourself: Sankt Englmar combines striking views of nature with hands-on experiences. When planning, it helps to distinguish between hiking trails, seasonal tobogganing and a Pentecost tradition. This makes it easier to decide what to focus on during your stay without cramming the different offerings into a single outing.
Panoramic views, natural sciences and trails
The treetop walk takes you above the treetops. From there, the view extends south across the ridges of the Bavarian Forest, the Danube Valley and the Gäuboden plains as far as the Alps. The walk combines a route above the tree canopy with sweeping views. If you prefer to explore natural phenomena hands-on, the Bayerwald Xperium in Sankt Englmar offers more than 100 interactive experiment stations. Visitors can discover natural phenomena using all their senses and understand natural sciences by trying things out for themselves. The two attractions offer different experiences: one focuses on the landscape, the other on experimentation.
Another walking option is the nature trail. It is two kilometers long and leads through woodland and open countryside. If you are also considering longer hikes when planning your trip, Sankt Englmar has more than 125 kilometers of clearly marked hiking trails. Various guided hikes are also available from May to October. Specific dates and times may vary, so check them before planning. The availability and conditions of the hiking trails may also change.
Winter activities and living traditions
The spa park has a 150-meter-long toboggan run with a lift, artificial snowmaking and floodlights. Its operation depends on seasonal conditions. Tobogganing is therefore a winter option alongside the hiking trails and the walk above the treetops; the activities differ not only in what you do, but also by season.
The Englmari-Suchen takes place every year on Whit Monday. This religious pageant commemorates the death and discovery of the hermit and later patron saint of the town, Blessed Engelmar. A historic procession with many riders makes its way to Kapellenberg, where a wooden figure of the Blessed Engelmar is symbolically recovered. If you would like to include this tradition in your trip, plan your visit around Whit Monday. Another historic landmark is Leonhard Chapel, which was consecrated in 1480.
Getting here and finding your way around
Express bus route 58 stops at the treetop walk every hour; the service runs from Viechtach and Bogen train stations. As bus services may change, check the current timetable before your trip.
The operator describes the treetop walk and the forest tower as barrier-free and easy to navigate with a stroller, wheelchair or rollator. If this information is important for your plans, check the latest accessibility information before your visit. This will help you weigh up the options when choosing your activities: panoramic views, experiment stations, hiking trails, winter operations and the date of a local tradition.
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