Pension Elan's favourite hikes around the ‘King of the Bavarian Forest’

The view from the summit of the Great Arber, the highest peak in the Bavarian Forest in Germany, stretches far and wide. From here, you can see all of the eight thousand-metre (3,280 feet) mountains and the Bohemian Forest in the Czech Republic. There are many different trails that lead up to the 1,456-metre (4,776 feet) high ‘King of the Bavarian Forest’ and to its neighbouring mountains. The paths through the magnificent forests attract nature lovers from all over Germany. In this Collection, we present five particularly beautiful Tours on and around the ‘King’ – the Great Arber.


A perfect starting point for your explorations into the deep, untouched forests of the Bavarian Forest National Park is Bayerisch Eisenstein village. The Pension Elan guesthouse is specially designed for outdoor sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. During the day, you can quickly reach the magnificent forests, panoramic peaks and picturesque lakes on foot or by bus. After an eventful day of hiking, you can relax in the hotel's sauna or get comfortable by the fireplace. The guesthouse’s staff are on hand to give you valuable tips, such as which bus to catch and where to take a break, to ensure you enjoy beautiful hikes.

When you check-in, you receive the so-called aktivCARD, which allows you to use public transport in the region free of charge. This means you can easily get out and about during your holiday without your own car. If you arrive by train, Pension Elan offers a pickup service from the station. If you are coming with your little ones, you can leave your cot and baby monitor at home – the pension can lend you them.

Look forward to nature, which is allowed to be nature and immerse yourself in the pristine forest of the Bavarian Forest National Park. Hike along exciting trails through the deep forests, explore the Bavarian-Bohemian border region and enjoy the rustic inns. What more could you need for an unforgettable hiking holiday? After all the adventuring, Pension Elan is ready to welcome you for a comfortable stay.

If you are looking for more inspiration for hikes in the region, you can find a few more Tour suggestions here: komoot.de/user/ferienregionnationalparkbayerischerwald/collections.