Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk
Neuschönau, Germany
A timber walkway through the canopy ending in an egg-shaped tower above the national park. The gentle ramps suit wheelchairs and pushchairs, and the Lusen animal enclosure is next door.
The Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk near Neuschönau opened on 9 September 2009 and is 1,300 m long. The walkway runs 8 to 25 m above the ground, winds around large trees and ends at the egg-shaped tree tower, which is 44 m high. From the top the view stretches across the national park to the Lusen, and in very clear weather even to the Alps. Along the way, information boards tell you about the forest.
The gradient never exceeds 6%. The tower is accessible with few barriers up to 40 m; the last 4 m are by stairs. Wheelchairs and pushchairs are therefore well suited to the walk. The path starts at the car park of the animal enclosure in the Lusen National Park Centre and ends at the Hans Eisenmann House. There is paid parking on site and a bus stop. Combine your visit with the animal enclosure.
- Nearest town
- Neuschönau, Germany
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 48.8844, 13.4839
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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- Zwiesel GrenzlandfestplatzMotorhome stopover24 km from Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk · 12 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- TröpplkellerCampsite25 km from Bavarian Forest Tree Top WalkTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
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FAQs
Where is Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk?
Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk is in Neuschönau, Germany, at GPS 48.8844, 13.4839. It is about 7 km from Grafenau.
Can you camp near Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Grafenau, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk?
Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bavarian Forest: from Passau to Regensburg.
What is there to see near Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk?
Places worth a stop nearby: Großer Arbersee (35 km), Čertovo Lake (39 km), Holašovice Historic Village (58 km) and Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint (59 km).
When is the best time to visit Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)