The Bayerischer Wald or Bavarian Forest, fondly called as ‘Woid’ by localities, is a small mountain range stretching from the Bavarian to the Czech border. It holds the crown in being the largest natural area of lower Bavaria when synched with the Bohemian Forest and Neuburger-Oberholzer Forest. A dream of walkers announced a national park in Mountain region preceding the Czech border. With the name Bavarian Forest, you can picture a quite infinite forest sea just characterized by Adalbert Stifter and portrayed by Reinhold Koeppel as world’s lost Waldensamkeit (feeling solitude or alone in the woods), dark and enigmatic conferring the image of real paradise where human interference is oblivious.
On August 1st, 1997, the Bavarian Forest National Park was extended with the main motto being “Let nature be nature”. The title National Park is the exemplary of yearning for young nature. To start describing the Bavarian Forest is challenging as it has so many facades. But, it all comes to one point where the love for nature, serenity and tranquility takes over the credit. The picturesque landscape, broad valleys, ancient castles, and abbeys make the surrounding a pure bliss. The Bavarian Forest, being the part of the largest abutting forest area in the heart of Europe, has its fame for old rock with mysterious forests, hasty streams, fresh lakes and weird rocks.
The Bavarian Forest goes on its way, unpredictable, contrasting to the imagination and eternally topical. The National Park forest is truly independent, and upbeat life is exhibiting its uniqueness. The authentic mountain world accompanying the vast river valleys are happened to be sometimes ruffled and candied at times, but in all everything seem irresistible. The breathtaking view from the mountain offers infinite horizon to see and to hike and bike to get the spectacular view of the nearby Czech Republic. Altogether, the forest shows the complete range of surprises with diversity in its expression, various hues, and shapes, bounded and unbounded regions in the woods, breathed and expressed.
Location:
The Bavarian Forest ranges up to 100-kilometer length and 1456 meters above the sea level. The Bavarian range comprises of NHN high mountain range which is playfully placed between Bavaria and Czech Republic. A major part of the forest is situated in the district of Lower Bavaria. The North part resides in the Upper Palatinate while the South one sweeps the Bayer forest to the boundary of Upper Austria. The forests encompass the highest hull mountains of the Bohemian Massif and broad river valleys giving away a fascinating natural beauty and infinite forest sea visible to the inner eye. Along with the Czech border, the mountains turned National Parks commits the compact flora and is slowly emerging from native forest.
Weather:
The climate of The Bavarian forest is very complicated and depends heartily on the altitude, the remotest of 300 to about 1400 m. The ancient saying “Three-quarters of the winter quarters of a year cold” runs in the air of Bavarian Forest. The elegantly mysterious forest holds the tiara of snow richness and refuses to pass it on to any other climate. This is exclusively genuine for the altitudes over 700 meters and the greater elevations above 1000 meters. In the ridges in the middle of the forest, the snow blankets the area for over 120 days and the Bohemian Forest up to 180 days.
The over the year average temperature is in the maximum layers ranges from 3 to 4 degree Celsius. And the temperatures in the valleys vary from 6.5 to 8 degree Celsius. An excellent regional cold air is present in sheltered valleys. It is present there in the early summer till frosts. Bavarian Forest is situated in the transition zone between Central European and continental climate, but mostly continental overpowers the weather type. This means the temperatures slip to -30 degree Celsius and summers are dry and warm with great thunderstorms and central ridges.
History:
The history of the Forest employs the three countries altogether, the present-day Czech Bohemian Forest, the Bavarian Forest and a part of Mühlviertel in Upper Austria. The name Šumava is over a thousand years old which was the original name. In the 6th century wandered the Marcomanni along with Germanic tribe from various parts, where they serve as Bavarians as “Baiwari”, “people from Baiahairna” meet again. Causes and sequence of these migration movements remain poorly understood, and there are still various attempts at interpretation.
After experimental beginnings in the latter 19th century, tourism began to foster swiftly after World War II died. As primitive as the media of the 19th century, the initial accesses were made to the present day national part area under safety because of their natural significance. In 1969, the Bavarian parliament stated the forests between Rachel and Listen to summits as inaugural German national park. In 1997, the 13,000 hectares of Bavarian Forest National Park were broadened up to 24,000 acres. Adding to the Sumava National Park (which was designated in 1991), the park holds the largest continuous forested region in Central Europe.
The surroundings:
The Bavarian Forest is the relatively exotic area of Central Europe. The surroundings include the trail in South Germany which is the largest range of forested mountains in the region and the bulkiest area of wilderness between the Atlantic and the Urals. The autobahn which goes from Frankfurt to Vienna has a view of the Danube Valley, within the opinion of these mountains in between. The exploration is limited with that, but has a dense forest, tumbling streets and alluring villages.
Within a day of arriving in the picturesque, charming village of Bayerisch village, we can take a look at the border of Czech Republic. The fascination of crossing the border by foot can be fulfilled then which separated the Eastern and Western Europe. The remote location is prevented through traffic through decades maintaining its striking unspoiled beauty which is untouched by human beings for years.
Travelling in the area:
One can stroll around the area freely and explore the nature’s mysterious and enthralling beauty capturing the essence and filling the hearts with the colorful and peaceful life. If you want to travel long distances about the area, there are various other rides available. The forest can also be accessible from the Munich airport but can also be reached by rail or road from Prague, Nuernberg, Linz and Salzberg airports.
There is also a railway station in the village which is arranged by Waldbahn on the German marginal. The excellent rail and bus services assist tourists to experience the beauty of nature in the most refreshing way possible from the airport to the desired area of exploration. Few British visitors even make the whole journey from London by train! Breakfast in London, dinner in Bayerisch Eisenstein!
Why visit?
The real question is: Why not? There are countless reasons to visit Bavarian Forest. The primary reason being the ideal place to breathe so close to Mother Nature and exploring the dreamland of a green sea of nature. This is the inspiration land for most of the people looking for peace and tranquility in their lives. The twisted and mysterious dense forests lead the curiosity to another level. Besides, the solitary unspoiled nature with gorgeous beauty is to die for.
The other reasons for visiting this fascinating place are because of its individual railway station, the lone station which is divided between 2 countries, Germany and Czech Republic, with illustrated history of the railway and the border. There is also local railway museum, exhibited glassworks with self-help restaurants, neo-baroque church, etc. The cable car runs between the Aber mountain which gives a fantastic view and serenity. You can also open walk in the Czech Republic crossing the border and hey- don’t even show the passport! Also, you get an excellent opportunity to visit 2 National Parks at a time.
Major attractions:
• Neuschönau: the heart of nature; the soul that needs exploration begins in this very place. Experience the best of nature with this place and get hypnotized with its beauty!
• Kleine Arbersee: Stroll around the clear lake which will leave you mesmerized with its beauty and enjoy the perfect day with excellent atmosphere!
• Bayerwald-Tierpark: Perfect for a family trip which is bounded by forest hills and streams. Ti encompasses vast area with a variety of animals maintained and taken care.
• Kristallglaspyramide: It becomes a must watch place where one can watch thousands of wine glasses stacked together, and a pyramid is formed!
• Cesky Krumlov: The fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site has the underlying beauty which now is restored to its full glory with a remarkable castle towering the old town snaking to a river.
What else to do?
• Go on hiking and biking on mountains and get the pure bliss of nature.
• Skiing is the first exciting thing considering the accurate weather there
• Connect with old times by attending Germany’s ancient folk plays.
• Go on adventuring the mountain tunnels and caves.
• Want a leisure activity along connected to stomach? Fishing it is then!
• Experience the solitude in the woods and enjoy nature’s company!