RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Discover
Places to see
Lakes
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Regen
Bayerisch Eisenstein

Floating islands on the Großer Arbersee

Highlight • Lake

Floating islands on the Großer Arbersee

Hiking

4.9

(286)

Cycling

5.0

(2)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Großer Arbersee und Arberseewand

SaveShare
  • More
  • Location: Bayerisch Eisenstein, Regen, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

    SaveShare
  • More
  • Take Me There

    Tips

    October 21, 2024

    Hiking

    Since 1939, the Great Arbersee with its floating mat areas known as “floating islands”, the imposing Arbersee wall and the adjacent mixed mountain forests has been designated a nature reserve. A wonderful piece of nature.
    Translated by•

    September 18, 2026

    Hiking

    The floating islands on Großer Arbersee and Kleiner Arbersee in the Bavarian Forest are unique, ice-age natural phenomena made of so-called floating fens, which have no firm connection to the lakebed. They were formed in the 19th century when both cirque lakes were artificially dammed for timber rafting. As a result, the densely rooted peat mats detached from the ground and have since floated on the water's surface.
    Showing Translation•
    Romantic lake below the Great Arber. A circular walk is always worthwhile.
    Translated by•
    guide_signup

    In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Floating islands on the Großer Arbersee

    placeholder

    4.7

    (757)

    3,932

    hikers

    #1.

    Great Arber Lake – Arbersee Bog loop from Großer Arbersee

    1.88km

    00:30

    20m

    20m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate with deviceSend to Phone
    Easy
    placeholder

    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

    Hard
    placeholder

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 940 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Tuesday 6 October

    21°C

    8°C

    0 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Bayerisch Eisenstein, Regen, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Großer Seeriegel

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy