Sankt Englmar: Hiking, the treetop walk and tradition
Accommodation in Sankt Englmar
There is a 150-metre-long toboggan run in Sankt Englmar’s spa park, with a lift, snowmaking and floodlights. Its operation depends on seasonal conditions. If you are looking for accommodation for a winter stay, it offers a specific leisure activity; hiking trails, the treetop walk, natural sciences and local traditions can also shape your stay.
Hiking trails and views from the treetop walk
On the treetop walk, you can stroll above the treetops. From the path, the view extends south across the ridges of the Bavarian Forest, the Danube Valley and the Gäuboden plains, all the way to the Alps. The viewpoint combines a walk with sweeping views across several different landscapes.
The nature discovery trail runs for two kilometres through woodland and open countryside. Sankt Englmar also has more than 125 kilometres of well-marked hiking trails. This allows you to distinguish a single nature trail from the wider choice of hiking routes. Trail availability and conditions may vary. From May to October, Sankt Englmar also offers a range of guided hikes; specific dates and times may vary.
The treetop walk and the forest tower are accessible and easy to navigate with a pushchair, wheelchair or walking frame. Check the latest access information before your visit. Express bus line 58 runs hourly to the treetop walk, with connections from the Viechtach and Bogen railway stations. As bus services may change, check the current timetable before travelling.
Interactive exhibits at the Bayerwald Xperium
The Bayerwald Xperium in Sankt Englmar offers another way to spend the day. At more than 100 hands-on experiment stations, visitors can explore natural phenomena with all their senses and understand natural sciences through practical activities. Here, the focus is not on views or exercise, but on exploring scientific topics. If you are looking for accommodation, you can use these different activities to help plan your days.
The Englmari-Suchen and its history
The Englmari-Suchen takes place every year on Whit Monday. A historical procession with many riders makes its way to Kapellenberg, where a wooden figure of Blessed Engelmar is symbolically found. This religious pageant commemorates the death and discovery of the hermit and later patron saint of the town, Blessed Engelmar. If you would like to plan your stay around this custom, check the specific event dates in advance.
Another historical landmark is the Leonhardi Chapel, consecrated in 1480. This brings two different historical perspectives together: the chapel’s dated consecration and a religious tradition that recurs every year. This distinction may be useful when planning to include historical sites and a particular festival in your trip.
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