Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald LETTING NATURE BE NATURAL DISCOVER DIVERSITY Visitor facilities ) greichenstein (Bergreichenstein)(Ber ) KASPERSKÉ HORY nterreichenstein M (Unterreichenstein)(U užeum S umavy (Zwoischen)(Zwoischen) ra á ho s´´ k erg) t dlb u ai H H ( aidel) 1187 m (Haidel)(H ) ild) (Rehberg)(Rehberg (Innergef (Innergefild) LEGNDE Kvilda Bavarian Forest National Park Zelezná Ruda (Außergefild) Core area with restricted access (Böhmisch Eisenstein) Filipova hut‘ Entry only on marked trails CONTENTS Prásilské jezero (Philippshütten) (Stubenbacher See) Šumava National Park oledník Rindel- P tagsber LUSEN NATIONAL PARK CENTRE 4 it g) Bayerisch Ruckowitz- schachten (M Eisenstein- Hans-Eisenmann-Haus schachten Albrecht-4 1315 m Public road GRENZBAHNHOF schachten Modrava - Service 6 (Mader) Höllbachgespreng Temporarily closed for individual traffic - Animal enclosures H7öllbach- Primeval forest lkenstein schwelle Jährlings- Marked hiking trails - Tree top walkWatzlik- Mittelsteighütte Fa 1315 m 9 schachten Hain - Botanical site 9 Marked cycling trails Mountain hut only from - Geological site Zwieslerwaldhaus 9 15.07.-15.11. Lindberger- Bučina Food & drink in the National Park - Map of the National Park Centre 10 rná hora Moldau- Schwellhäusl DEER ENCLOSURE Schachten e warzberg B 11 Č ch ) quelle Kohlschachten S Assisted infopoint Scheuereck ( FALKENSTEIN NATIONAL PARK CENTRE 12 1315 m FALKENSTEIN Barbecue site / Fire site - Haus zur Wildnis NATIONAL PARK CENTRE12 Hochschachten - Service 14 Reschbachklause Playground - Animal enclosures / Stone Age cave 15 WELCOME! - Map of the National Park Centre 16 0 5 km Buchenau We’re delighted that you’re interested in discovering the FOREST HISTORY MUSEUM ST. OSWALD 18 CZ OPEN-AIR tremendous variety of the Bavarian Forest National Park. rinkwasser- Finsterau T talsperre MUSEUM For a good place to start connecting with our wild natural NORTH Lindberg D ADDITIONAL FACILITIES 20 Rachel- landscape, look no further than our informative visitor kapelle - Forest playground Spiegelau 20 chel us Ra L en R facilities. They off er plenty of fascinating information on 1453 m eschbachtal - Map of the forest playground 22 Rachelsee local fl ora and fauna, recount the history of the region 1373 m Lusen - Natural Kneipp hydrotherapy pool 24 mountain hut and clarify our National Park philosophy of letting nature - Deer enclosure Scheuereck 24 Waldschmidthaus be natural. Many of our exhibitions also feature engaging - Info points ZWIESEL25 Frauenau Racheldiensthütte Martinsklause Mauth to Philippsreut multimedia elements geared towards all the family. GLASS MUSEUM Tummelplatz INFOPOINT IMPORTANT TIPS 26 Gfäll Waldhäuser nach Moving outside, our visitor facilities’ outdoor areas often BodenmaisKAŠPERSKE HORY REFERENCE MATERIALŽelezná Bergreichenstein NATURPARKHAUS Ruda border directly with the emerging pristine woodland. The VIECHTACH Bayerisch Guglöd - EOverviewisenstein map Föhraufilz A Felswandergebiet rber F forest playground – a real favourite with youngsters – is a n - BodenmaisNational Parklkenst ePartnersi a prime example of this, while our animal enclosures are Ludwigsthal B 11 B 85- Tour serviceBAVARIAN VIMPERK Cham FOREST Winterberg always worth a visit, no matter the season. The latter allow - LocalZWIESEL public transport ŠUMAVA nach REGEN NATIONAL PARK you to witness current and former animal inhabitants of - National Park app D CZ B 11 München FOREST PLAYGROUND the Bavarian Forest in enclosures designed to mirror their Frauenau R l egen, Deggendorf, Großer LUSEN ache R NATURAL KNEIPP Filz Klosterfilz B11 NATIONAL- HYDROTHERAPY POOL NATIONAL PARK CENTRE natural habitat. Seeing them here is the next best thing to B85 PARK Lu n se Strázný Philippsreut encountering them in the wild. Regensburg Spiegelau Neuschönau Nuremberg Neuschönau Riedlhütte Schönberg Mauth Sankt Oswald DEGGENDORF GRAFENAU B 533 Whatever you choose to explore, I’d like to warmly wel- Plattling FOREST HISTORY to ICE A3 B533 Haid- MUSEUM ST OSWALD Philippsreut FREYUNG mühle Spiegelau . come you to the Bavarian Forest National Park. Hengersberg B85 INFOPOINT D r el A 92 eisess B 12 Hohenau B 12 Munich WALDKIRCHEN WOLFSTEIN CASTLE FREYUNG Dr. Franz Leibl GRAFENAU B 533 Head of the Bavarian Forest National Park Administration 3 NATIONALPARK ADMINISTRATION PASSAU to to Schönberg, Passau Linz / Salzburg / Vienna Passau, Deggendorf, Munich Schönberg The HANS-EISENMANN-HAUS forms the central hub of the National Park Centre Lusen. Informative, interactive and imposing throughout, the permanent exhibition “Ways into nature – A history of forest and people” offers insights into the secrets of the Bavarian Forest National Park. What’s behind the philosophy “Letting nature be natural”? What emotions do people connect with the forest? How has the protected area developed since it was first estab- lished? And who or what actually lives in the wilderness the Park has created? Visitors can find out all this and much more inside the exhibition. There’s even a designated children’s route here with eleven audio stations explaining different aspects of the National Park in simple terms – adults can listen in and learn too! TIP: Do you want to visit other destinations in the National Park besides the Hans-Eisenmann-Haus? If so, our friendly staff at the information desk have plenty of useful tips on what to see. KIDS’ ROUTE: Young adventurers can explore an exciting dedicated route through the exhibition specifically designed to feed young minds. There are a few teasing puzzles to solve along the way, and kids that succeed in unlocking the forest’s secrets can even look forward to a small surprise at the end. CINEMA: A varied range of films is shown on the big screen in our cinema room. This is the place to come for stunning footage of the National Park as well as clips feat- uring “Flotterlu” – our lovable kids’ mascot. LUSEN READING GALLERY: Want to take time out with some in- NATIONAL PARK teresting books on the natural world and the Bavarian Forest? CENTRE Look no further than our cosy and inviting reading gallery! ADMISSION HANS-EISENMANN-HAUS FREE! ACCESSIBLE 4 WITH ASSIST- 5 ANCE SERVICE HANS-EISENMANN-HAUS OPENING HOURS 26 December to 30 April, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 May to 8 November, open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9 November to 25 December, closed FOOD & DRINK Café Eisenmann and the Waldwirtschaft both offer excell- ent food and drink options. Find out more information and check the opening hours at www.erlebnis-gastronomie- gmbh.de. In addition, the Waldstüberl snack bar is conven- iently located directly next to the car park. Find out more on +49 (0) 8558 2647. NATIONAL PARK SHOP The National Park shop stocks books and games focusing on animals and the natural world as well as a range of regional souvenirs. More information on +49 (0) 8558 973404. Easily accessible by Igelbus! Stop: Nationalparkzentrum Lusen Address: Böhmstraße 39, 94556 Neuschönau Parking is subject to charges! The lynx, Ural owl, wolf, European bison, otter, bear and capercaillie – all of these animals are indigenous to the CONTACT Bavarian Forest, and while many still thrive in our forests, Hans-Eisenmann-Haus some have unfortunately disappeared. Our ANIMAL Tel.: +49 (0) 8558 9615-0 ENCLOSURES give you the chance to experience all these Fax: +49 (0) 8558 9615-22 animals first hand. Set within an emerging wild woodland [email protected] environment, the 200-hectare site is home to some 40 different species of mammals and birds. The animals are housed in large enclosures and aviaries designed to be as close to their natural habitat as possible, with enough space for our animal residents to withdraw from the public gaze whenever they choose. The best way to explore the enclo- sures is on the seven-kilometre circular path, which takes three to four hours to walk. The trail also includes a number of convenient short cuts, making it easy to find the ideal route for you. Suitable for both prams and wheelchairs, the trails are cleared in winter and the site is freely accessible all year round. ADMISSION ANIMAL ENCLOSURES FREE! ACCESSIBLE 6 WITH ASSIST- 7 ANCE Ever take a stroll through the tree tops? Now you can with our 1,300-metre TREE TOP WALK. You can see the forest from a whole new perspective up to 44 metres above the forest floor, with plenty of unique insights and incredible views across the Bavarian Forest National Park along the way. Operator: Erlebnis Akademie AG, Bad Kötzting Opening hours and admission prices: www.baumwipfelpfad.bayern Tel.: + 49 (0) 8558 9740-74 ACCESSIBLE WITH ASSIST- TREE TOP WALK ANCE The local flora is one of the most fascinating aspects of the National Park for many people. On a four-hectare site surrounding the Hans-Eisenmann-Haus, visitors have the chance to admire the sometimes rare flowers, grasses, shrubs, trees, ferns and mosses native to the Bavarian For- est in all their glory. The BOTANICAL SITE showcases sev- eral hundred species of plants in their natural habitats and communities, including some species planted in convenient raised beds. The site is freely accessible all year round. ADMISSION FREE! ACCESSIBLE WITH ASSIST- BOTANICAL SITE ANCE The Bavarian Forest is riddled with stones. The GEO- LOGICAL SITE therefore puts the geological history of the region firmly in the spotlight. Some of the rocks here were formed over 500 million years ago. Many of the blocks of stone have had a corner cut off to expose the inside, helping ensure that visitors don’t confuse granite for gneiss, or vice