Freyung-Grafenau

Landkreis Freyung-Grafenau Unmissables

Explore the rugged landscapes and historical heritage of Lower Bavaria’s border region. This collection features the Bavarian Forest National Park’s expansive wildlife enclosures and prominent peaks like Dreisessel and Brotjacklriegel. Historical highlights include the Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald, showcasing 18th-century rural architecture, and a network of medieval fortifications such as Schloss Wolfstein and Saldenburg. From the former Benedictine abbey in Sankt Oswald to the unique cross-border railway at Nové Údolí, these sites define the region's cultural and natural character.

Landkreis Freyung-Grafenau Unmissables — Map

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Animal Nature Park

This is not an ordinary Zoo - animals living in the area are presented in a large, easily walkable area.

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Museum Village Bayerische Wald

This entire village presents buildings, equipment and lifestyle of the 18th century. Unbelievably vast and packed with historical items.

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Schloss Fürsteneck

A 12th-century hilltop castle situated at the confluence of the Wolfsteiner Ohe and Ilz rivers. It currently houses a music academy and a nature information center.

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Wolfstein Castle

Wolfstein Castle or Schloss Wolfstein is a schloss and former castle in Freyung in Lower Bavaria.

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Dreisessel

The Dreisesselberg is a mountain in Bavaria, Germany, in the Bavarian Forest that is 1,333 metres high.

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Brotjacklriegel

Seen from the River Danube, the Brotjacklriegel is the first high mountain in the Bavarian Forest.

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Bayerischer Plöckenstein

Bayerischer Plöckenstein is a mountain of the Bavarian Forest and Bohemian Forest, on the border between Germany and the Czech Republic.

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Haidel

Haidel is a mountain in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany.

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Klosterkirche St. Oswald

A former Benedictine monastery church founded in 1396. It serves as a pilgrimage site known for its Baroque interior and historical connection to the Golden Path trade route.

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Nové údolí

The world's shortest international railway track was built here by a group of local enthusiasts. It connects Bohemia and Bavaria.

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Saldenburg

A medieval forest castle built in 1368. Known as the Guardian of the Land, the massive granite structure now functions as a youth hostel.

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Windhoch

Historical ruins of a former fortification located near the village of Windhoch.

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Schloss Bärnstein

Remains of a 12th-century castle and manor house overlooking the Wolfsteiner Ohe valley, featuring preserved foundation walls.

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Burg Kaltenstein

A medieval castle site near Röhrnbach that historically served as a defensive fortification within the Prince-Bishopric of Passau.

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Schloss Eberhardsreuth

A 16th-century manor house and former castle featuring a distinctive rectangular floor plan and late Renaissance architectural elements.

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Schloss Ranfels

A 12th-century hilltop castle in the Dreiburgenland region. It includes a late Gothic chapel dedicated to Saint Pancras.

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Englburg

A prominent castle originally built in the 11th century, featuring a Renaissance-style palace and a landmark chapel overlooking the Tittling area.

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Wildschutzgebiet Neuhüttenwiese (01.12.-16.05. gesperrt)

A designated wildlife protection area within the Bavarian Forest National Park. Access is restricted from December to mid-May to protect local fauna.

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Sühnekreuz

A traditional stone atonement cross, a medieval heritage site typically erected as a memorial or sign of penance.