The Großer Arber in the Bavarian Forest

The Great Arber with its 1456m is a popular destination for hikers, bikers and skiers. From the Wellness Hotel Bergknappenhof you have various options to reach the "Green Roof of Europe". Hikers can start directly from the Hotel Bergknappenhof, and you can choose between an easy and a difficult tour.

No matter what you choose, the Great Arber offers you striking mountain ranges with jagged peaks, enchants you with primeval forest relics in which a variety of endangered animal and plant species feel at home and takes you on a fantastic journey through mystical moors along rushing rivers and glacial lakes. It is best to plan around 2 ½ hours for the ascent on foot. The "King of the Bavarian Forest" awaits mountain bikers on various tours, starting from the Bergknappenhof wellness hotel with a journey time of around 1 ½ hours.

However, there are a number of regularly checked and tested routes from which you can enjoy fantastic views and fantastic nature. There are also charging stations for e-bikes. For families, the Great Arber exciting, vivid and informative. The Eisensteiner Hut has a natural history exhibition that is well worth seeing. Below the mountain station you will find a Kneipp facility, give your feet a break!

The undisputed highlight for the little ones can be found at the valley station, the adventure children's playground. Would you like to take your trip to the Grosser Arber a little more leisurely? Then drive to the valley station in Bayerisch Eisenstein, which takes around 21 minutes. From there you can start with a short hike or you can even reach the summit completely barrier-free, with the panoramic passenger elevator or the 6-person gondola. The king of the Bavarian Forest has a lot to offer not only in summer, but also in winter.

In addition to many downhill runs for alpine skiers, there are many toboggan runs and cross-country ski trails, for example at Bretterschachten. From many places you have an unforgettable view of the Bavarian Forest and the Bohemian Forest. Enjoy culinary delicacies at the Arberschutzhaus, at the Eisensteiner Hütte, at the Gasthaus zur Gondelbahn or at the Arberseehaus.