Bache mit Frischlingen, © Plachy Walter

Hiking Tours

In the Realm of Wild Boars and Giant Trees

There are a number of special sights along these hiking trails including: the Petting Zoo, Nature Park House, Nature Playground, forest stations, Wildlife Gallery, three ruins, free-roaming wild boars and giant trees over 200 years old.

Please note: Due to the free-roaming wild boars, dogs are NOT allowed in the park.

The following four hiking tips will help you to best enjoy your nature park experience based on your specific needs.

The starting point for all hikes is the Visitor Center.

Route 1 - barrier-free, suitable for strollers and wheelchairs

Visitor Center - Lenau Pond - Wildlife Gallery - Johannstein Rest Area - Wild Growth Gallery -  Leopold Mill - Visitor Center

Length: about 2 km

Route 2 - Family Hike

Visitor Center - Lenau Pond - Leopold Mill - Schacherplatz - Johannstein Ruin - Giant Trees - Johannstein Rest Area - Adventure Playground - Wildlife Gallery - Lenau Pond - Visitor Center

Length: about 5 km

Route 3 - Biedermeier Hike

Visitor Center - Lenau Pond - Leopold Mill - Schacherplatz - Today for Tomorrow Project - Diana Meadow - Diana Spring - Köhlerhaus - Johannstein Ruin - Giant Trees - Johannstein Rest Area - Adventure Playground - Wildlife Gallery - Lenau Pond - Visitor Center

Length: about 6.5 km

Route 4 - Kaisersteig Loop - Sturdy Shoes are Required!

Visitor Center - Lenau Pond - Johannstein Rest Area - Hiking Trail to Köhlerhaus (Kaisersteig) - Diana Meadow - Today for Tomorrow Project - Schacherplatz - Leopold Mill - Lenau Pond - Visitor Center

Length: about 8 km