Experience Trail Finsterauer Filz

Stages:
Igelbus stop Finsterauer Filz - Finsterauer Filz - Igelbus stop Finsterauer Filz

Tour description:
We begin our tour at the Igelbus stop Finsterauer Filz on Buchwaldstraße. From there, we head directly into the forest on a well-maintained forest path. Just a few meters ahead, we follow the ‘Birkhuhn’ (Black grouse) trail marker slightly to the right. The path narrows and winds its way through the forest on the edge of the raised bog. Shortly thereafter, a wooden boardwalk begins, and we follow it to the right. The forest thins out, and we eventually reach the raised bog Finsterauer Filz. This bog was renaturized some time ago to restore this unique habitat. Here, we can learn about several rare and specialized animal and plant species that depend on this habitat from the information boards along the way. Several seating areas invite us to take a rest and observe nature.
 
At the end of the wooden boardwalk, we turn back and return to the Igelbus stop Finsterauer Filz, which is the starting point of our tour, following the same path. You can also continue straight, but those paths are not accessible for wheelchair and strollers.

Correct on the go – all the time:

• Beware of falling trees and deadwood! The use of the path is at your own risk. At strong wind please leave the forest for safety reasons!
• Path regulations in order to protect endangered plants and animals in certain areas of the national park
• Please do not leave any trash! Dog poop bags or handkerchiefs do not belong in nature either. Please help to keep our wild forest clean. Thank you!

Always ensure to have good equipment: card, sturdy shoes, something to drink, first aid kit, bad weather clothing

Igelbus stop Wistlberg (Finsterau-Bus, line 603)
For timetables see www.bayerwald-ticket.com

From the Igelbus stop follow the asphalt road towards the border to Czech Republic, after about 800 meters you reach the starting point of the tour.

ATTENTION for those arriving by car:
The parking lot Wisltberg is currently closed. When arriving by car, please use the parking lot at the ski- and sports stadium (Ski- und Sportstadion) Finsterau.

Parking lot Ski- und Sportstadion Finsterau
Filzweg 13
94151 Mauth

Igelbus stop Wistlberg (Finsterau-Bus, line 603)

Igelbus-Verkehr von Mitte Mai bis Ende der bayerischen Herbstferien

Fahrpläne unter www.bayerwald-ticket.com
Fahrplanauskunft unter www.bayern-fahrplan.de

• Birkhuhn (Black grouse)

Igelbus stop Wistlberg

Igelbus stop Wistlberg