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Schachten and Filzen Tour

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Schachten and Filzen Tour

06:01

20.9km

480m

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The challenging day tour leads from Buchenau to the Schachten. These former forest-free overnight places for shepherds and their animals are ecologically and culturally significant islands in the Bavarian Forest National Park. The route runs in parts on boardwalks through mystical moorland areas and to the mysterious dark Latschensee. The…

by Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

Last updated: October 9, 2024

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3.48 km

Lindbergschachten

Highlight • Natural

"Shafts" are, as in the Alps, the alpine pastures, more or less tree-free forest meadows, which were formerly - and partly even today - used as pastureland. In the Bavarian …

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5.57 km

Hirschbach Weir

Highlight • Lake

The Hirschbachschwelle is located near the border with the neighboring Šumava National Park at an altitude of 1090 meters. It is located northeast of the Frauenau drinking water reservoir and is also called the "Alte Schwelle" on some maps.

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6.15 km

Zwieseler Filz Boardwalk

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The Zwieselter Filz, located at an altitude of 1,110 meters, is a largely pristine and visually very impressive raised moor. The 25-hectare area is home to rare plants such as …

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7.34 km

Kohlschachten Forest Pasture

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The Kohlschacht has a size of 7.5 hectares, was first mentioned in 1733 and is at an altitude of 1150 meters. It is the only pit that is not on …

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7.77 km

Latschensee

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The largest moor eye in the Bavarian Forest National Park, with an area of around 1000 square meters, is framed by moor and mountain pines, which grow lying down instead …

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8.23 km

Hochschachten (Great Schachten), Bavarian Forest National Park

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The typical gnarled Schachten trees, often many centuries old, as well as arnica and mat grass can also be found on the Hochschachten, which covers an area of 9.5 hectares. …

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10.2 km

Almschachten Meadow

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Again and again, such shafts are a feast for the eyes. A fast crossing would be almost too bad.

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17.4 km

Frauenau Drinking Water Reservoir

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This dam serves as flood protection, drinking water storage and energy generation. Information boards provide information about the construction and much more about the dam. Worth seeing!

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20.5 km

Buchenau Castle

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There's a lot to see! If the castle is open, be sure to visit it!

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20.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.9 km

8.30 km

580 m

151 m

Surfaces

9.06 km

5.94 km

4.16 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

28°C

14°C

62 %

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Comments

April 18, 2025,❤️-Projekt Kinderhospiz stups, KM-Sammeln T17 // Zu den Schachten & Filzen

I woke up early...but not from the alarm clock, but from the rain...When I looked Stups straight in the eyes, he made it clear: There will be no mercy. The planned tour must be completed, because it is the only option if I remain in the Bavarian Forest.

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October 17, 2024,Schachten, Filze, Fliegenpilze

Sooo, out and about with my wife again today... It's nicer with two people 🤩
The big Schachten round trip was still on our to-do list. So off to Buchenau and the almost habitual route to the Lindberger Schachten.
Well, what can I say... the weather was fantastic today, the autumn colors were sensational and the fly agarics mentioned above …

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September 6, 2023,Buchenau, Lindbergschachten, Zwieselter Filz, Hochschachten, Trinkwassertalsperre 🏞️

Today my husband actually (unbelievably) joined my hike instead of going to the golf course 😃😎👍

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August 23, 2024,Große Goldsteigrunde zu den Schachten und Filzen

One of the most beautiful tours I have ever done.

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October 20, 2021,Schachtenwanderung von Buchenau aus und zurück

Splendid. The weather, the landscape, the hike. Can only be recommended as long as the weather lasts.

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October 3, 2025,Schachten-Wanderung 🥾🥾👌

Today we went on a beautiful hike near Buchenau. The tour took us along wonderful trails through the "Schachten" area. We were thrilled with this varied hike. We had a lot of fun walking the narrow paths and boardwalks.
I definitely recommend this "dream trail" 👌🫶🥾🥾.

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November 4, 2023,Schachten und Filzen Rundweg Lindberg-Buchenau Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

The circular route is very interesting in terms of the paths and nature. After a partly steep climb from Buchenau, after about 3km you come to a plateau, a moor, which, together with the surrounding forest, was previously used as a pasture for cattle. The name Schachten means Alpine pasture, and there are several following one after the other. Nowadays, …

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August 26, 2025,Bayrische Runde 02: Schachten & Filze und Talsperre Frauenau ab Buchenau

A beautiful loop in perfect weather. While there aren't many mountain panoramas on this tour, you'll explore landscapes rarely seen elsewhere. The Schachten (shafts) are an ancient landscape, dating back to earlier use. There's a worthwhile information board at each shaft. The boardwalk is also easy to walk, and you're surrounded by nature.

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July 1, 2020

The challenging day tour leads from Buchenau to the Schachten. These former forest-free overnight places for shepherds and their animals are ecologically and culturally significant islands in the Bavarian Forest National Park. The route runs in parts on boardwalks through mystical moorland areas and

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July 9, 2020

Do something good for the environment and use public transport to get to your tour:
Igelbus stop Buchenau
(Falkenstein bus, line 7149)
Timetables at bahnland-bayern.de﻿

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Schachten and Filzen Tour

Lindbergschachten

Hirschbach Weir

Zwieseler Filz Boardwalk

Kohlschachten Forest Pasture

Latschensee

Hochschachten (Great Schachten), Bavarian Forest National Park

Almschachten Meadow

Frauenau Drinking Water Reservoir

Buchenau Castle

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