The Bavarian Forest
National Park · Mountains · Glass City · year-round
aktivCARD Bavarian Forest
Over 150 benefits free of charge: cable cars at the Arber, leisure pools, museums, boat hire at the Arbersee, buses & trains in the network and much more — in summer and winter alike.
Excursion Destinations Nearby
All distances from the apartments · Green badge = included with aktivCARD
Great Arber
aktivCARD ✓At 1,456 m the highest peak in the Bavarian Forest — gondola and ski resort in winter, hiking paradise in summer with views to the Alps.
Bavarian Forest National Park
aktivCARD ✓Germany's oldest national park. Wildlife enclosures with wolf & lynx, primeval forests, Igelbus. The Hans-Eisenmann visitor centre is free with the aktivCARD.
Kleiner Arbersee Lake
aktivCARD ✓One of Bavaria's most beautiful mountain lakes — a natural monument at the foot of the Great Arber. Boat hire free with aktivCARD, perfect for walks.
Forest Hiking
Over 200 km of marked trails right on the doorstep — from leisurely forest walks to challenging summit hikes on Rachel or Lusen.
Mountain Biking & Cycling
The ArberLand offers over 500 km of cycle paths through forest and meadows — for families, leisure cyclists and ambitious bikers.
Arber Summit Trail
The summit trail at the Great Arber leads through raised bogs and dramatic rock formations at 1,400 m — an unforgettable nature experience.
Bodenmais Silver Mine
aktivCARD ✓The historic silver mine offers insights into over 500 years of mining history — guided tours through deep tunnels, ideal even on rainy days.
More Highlights
Pools, culture, sport & nature around Zwiesel
Outdoor & indoor pool with rapids channel, sauna world
Glass art, local history, underground passages
Landmark of the glass city, Zwiesel Kristallglas exhibition
Highest waterfalls in the Bavarian Forest near Bodenmais
Family-friendly summit in the National Park with wildlife watching
Route past the Rachelsee lake and the historic Rachelkapelle
Ice skating right in town
Groomed trails around Zwiesel, connecting to Bayerwaldloipe network
Climbing routes for beginners and experienced climbers
Live demonstrations at Schott / Zwiesel Kristallglas + factory outlet
Regional Map
Zwiesel and surroundings in the Bavarian Forest