Ginselsried: Hiking Routes, Nature and Local History

Several routes lead through or past Ginselsried, connecting it with Bischofsmais and other destinations in the Bavarian Forest. Depending on how you would like to plan your day, you can choose a 3.1-kilometre circular hike or plan a considerably longer route to Weißenstein.

Hiking routes of different lengths

A 3.1-kilometre circular hike leads from Bischofsmais via the Schochert Chapel and Ginselsried back to Bischofsmais. The circuit therefore remains manageable in scope and connects the village with another destination in the surrounding area. The designated starting and ending points are in Bischofsmais; Ginselsried is one section of this circuit.

A longer route is 7.6 kilometres long and leads from Bischofsmais via Ginselsried, Hochdorf, the Langbruck Mill and Großseiboldsried to Weißenstein. This route places Ginselsried within a broader connection between several villages and landscape features. The different distances make it easier for you to plan a shorter walk or a more extensive tour without confusing the two routes.

Tour No. 3, named “Bischofsmais – Dösingerried – Hochdorf Circular Route”, leads from Hochdorf via Ginselsried and then partly along roads back to the starting point at Bischofsmais Town Hall. Along the way, it uses forest roads through shady woods and passes the Todtenau raised bog and the Kaesermühle mill. For orientation, it is important to note that the tour does not run exclusively on forest paths, but also includes roads in some sections.

Tour No. 4, “Bischofsmais – Weißenstein Circular Route”, also includes Ginselsried along its route. From Hochdorf, the path leads uphill for a while along a field track towards Ginselsried and Bischofsmais. When comparing routes, you therefore have various route options, lengths and landscape features to choose from.

Nature and views in the Bavarian Forest

Bischofsmais in the Bavarian Forest offers numerous hikes through the natural surroundings of the Bavarian Forest Nature Park. A special landmark is the rock formation known as the “Devil’s Table”, which can be reached via hiking trail No. 3. From there, you can see Weißenstein Castle Ruins and the district town of Regen. The combination of forest paths, raised bog, rock formation and panoramic views makes the area around Ginselsried interesting for hikes with different focuses.

Historical traces in Ginselsried

At Ginselsried 43 stands a listed historic residential stable house belonging to a four-sided farmstead. The building is a two-storey structure with a simple gabled roof, built using the log construction method, shingled on two sides and probably dating from the first third of the 19th century.

Ginselsried belongs to the surrounding villages ending in “-ried” and “-mais”, which were founded at approximately the same time.

Local highlights and a playground

Barbara Hintermair at Ginselsried 7 offers elderberry products and turned wooden goods. In addition to the hiking trails and historic architectural forms, this provides a tangible local connection to traditional crafts and regional products. Ginselsried also has a playground.

To the main travel overview: Bischofsmais.