date, 11.02.2012
SCHWARZENBERG AM BÖHMERWALD
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27,36km², 786m above sea level, 695 inhabitants, 326 guest beds
Its location in the border-triangle Upper Austria/Bavaria/South Bohemia as well as numerous cultural and natural sights are special attributes which make this little village really worth-seeing. In winter the Schwarzenberg Mountain railway is the direct connection to the skiing area Hochficht. sights...skulpturenpark Dreisesselberg - rock formation |
hiking trails...
Marientalrunde (Mary Dale Round) 5 km ~ 1.5 hours
This circular trail is a gentle ramble through the woodlands of Klosterwald. Starting point: centre of Schwarzenberg
Glashüttenweg (The Glassworks Way) 5.3 km ~1.45 hours
This cross-border hiking trail is a delightful walk in summer as well as in winter. Starting point: Oberschwarzenberg, at the guesthouse „Dreiländereck“, trail-nr. 63
Jagaspitzweg 5.4 km ~ 1.45 hours
This cross-border hiking trail is an excellent walk in summer as well as in winter. Starting point: at the centre of Schwarzenberg, trail-nr. 62
Michleggweg 12.1 km ~ 3.5 hours
Exploring the area very close to the border of Germany this trail leads you through the gentle woodland of Michlegg wood. Starting point: centre of Schwarzenberg, trail-nr. 61
Section of Witikosteig 10.7 km ~ 4.5 hours
The path leads you uphill to the rock „Dreisesselberg“ from where you can enjoy a fabulous view over the entire region. Starting point: at the car park in Oberschwarzenberg; passport and solid footwear necessary.
Dreiländerwanderung - 3-countries-tour
This splendid walk explores the woodlands of the border triangle Upper Austria/Germany/Czech Republic and the most beautiful spots and places of interest of this area. It is worth-while to tackle the trail’s steep parts because they take you past the stone scenery „Steinernes Meer“ which is studded with granite stacks and is a beautiful resting place for your hike. You also pass Mount Plechý and the lake „Plešné“ as well as the rock formation „Teufelsschüsseln“(devil’s bowls) about which there are myths and legends. Starting point: at the car park in Oberschwarzenberg; passport and solid footwear necessary; no signpostings.
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