Lohberg between the wildlife park, hiking trails and natural swimming pond
Accommodation in Lohberg
Lohberg offers several different reasons to visit: the Bayerwald Wildlife Park, hiking and cycling trails, and seasonal attractions such as the Huber Weiher natural swimming pond and the Little Arber Lake Railway. It is therefore worth considering the relevant activities and times of year when planning your stay. The wildlife park is open daily year-round; the railway and natural swimming pond are seasonal.
The Bayerwald Wildlife Park
The Bayerwald Wildlife Park in Lohberg is home to around 400 animals from 100 species and is open daily year-round. An easy-to-follow circular trail leads past the animals. Along the way, visitors can learn about their way of life as well as species conservation, breeding and research. For visitors who want to combine wildlife watching with factual information, these topics are presented along the same route. The animals and the information about conservation, breeding and research are thus all part of the circular walk.
Hiking trails and cycling route
Lohberg has eight hiking trails, three themed trails and four ridge trails. A connecting trail to the Goldsteig leads from the Hohenbogen via the Osser and the centre of Lohberg directly to the Little Arber. The route described thus passes several specific landmarks. The Lamer Winkel–Arber cycling route runs through Lohberg, complementing the hiking options with a named cycling route. Route availability may vary by season, so check local notices before setting out.
Seasonal attractions: railway and natural swimming pond
The Little Arber Lake Railway runs daily from May to the end of October from the Bayerwald Wildlife Park in LohberghĂĽtte to Little Arber Lake in the nature reserve. The lake is at an altitude of 912 metres. This gives visitors a clear operating period, departure point and destination to plan around. Check the local timetable before travelling. The Huber Weiher natural swimming pond is in the centre of Lohberg and offers free swimming in a natural setting during the summer months. The railway and natural swimming pond are therefore seasonal options, while the wildlife park is open daily year-round. Confirm the local conditions before visiting the natural swimming pond.
Tree-sign circle and patronal feast
Behind the Lohberg village barn stand 22 trees from the Celtic tree-sign circle. Each tree has an information board; visitors can find their corresponding tree based on their birthday. This makes the tree-sign circle a specific activity to explore and connects the trees with a personal association. The patronal feast of the parish church of St Walburga in Lohberg is celebrated every year on 1 May with a festive church service, followed by a market. Visitors who include the date in their plans have a clear annual event to refer to.
More topics in the wider Cham destination
The wider Cham destination offers distinct cultural and nature-related attractions in other named locations. In Furth im Wald, a town in the district of Cham, the Dragon’s Lair features a tour with information about the town’s dragon story, the festival and the technology behind the dragon robot. The summer festivals in Furth im Wald are part of the Drachenstich tradition. Check the operator’s current visitor information before visiting the Dragon’s Lair. In Rötz, also a town in the district of Cham, the Schwarzwihrberg nature forest reserve is part of the “Schwarzwihrberg bei Rötz” FFH site. In Neukirchen beim Heiligen Blut, a municipality in the district of Cham, the Pilgrimage Museum is housed in the former Pflegschloss and contains treasures from the archive of the pilgrimage church. These places add further cultural and nature-related attractions in the Cham destination to Lohberg’s offerings.
Discover more destinations: Eggersberg, Rimbach, Falkenstein, Arnschwang, Weiding, Grafenwiesen, Furth Im Wald, Hohenwarth.
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