Insider tips for hiking with children: Children’s hiking trails in the Rohrbach district

Mom, how far is it? If you’re tired of hearing this question, we can recommend hiking trails suitable for children. There are a few options in the Rohrbach district.

DISTRICT. There are three themed trails to explore starting from the guesthouse for survival in the Bohemian Forest: the piste trail, the path of stones and the logging circuit are well marked. There are three special attractions in the Rohrbach district especially for children: the squirrel trail in the Bohemian Forest, the WaterWonderWorld trail in Aigen-Schlägl or the Rohrbach puzzle trail, which is all about butterflies. The Bärnstein is also always worth a walk and if you just want a stroll, you can take a walk along the barefoot trail in St. Ulrich.

Children’s trail “Edwin the Squirrel”
Location: Klaffer at Hochficht
Departure: at the guesthouse Survival
Description: This trail is perfect for little explorers and is also suitable for strollers. It stretches over 3.5 kilometers and offers seven exciting stations with tasks for children along the way.
Conclusion: Beautiful hiking trail along the forest road with little incline and good tree shade.
Our recommendation: Pack enough spare clothes: At the playground of the guest house for survival there is a mud kitchen and many water play opportunities.

Ski trail on Hochficht
Location: Klaffer at Hochficht
Departure: at the guesthouse Survival
Description: This 5-kilometer trail leads through the forest and offers various slopes, including Hochwald, Standard, Stierwiese and Kinderpiste. Blue signposts with a skier on top will help you find the right path.

Path of Stones on Hochficht
Location: Klaffer at Hochficht
Departure: at the guesthouse Survival
Description: This 5-kilometer-long trail takes you to the Stinglfelsen and back. It has a few climbs and leads through the forest, but is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Stinglfelsen. Gray signposts with stones on top show you the way.
Conclusion: Relatively steep climb, but easy to walk on a dirt road. For children who don’t like hiking, it requires a lot of motivation.
Our recommendation: The Stinglfelsen is a true natural spectacle of colors, just before sunset. But be careful with small children: the way back in the dark is not easy.

Logging tour at Hochficht
Location: Klaffer at Hochficht
Departure: at the guesthouse Survival
Description: This 7.5 kilometer long trail takes you to interesting places like the Arena, the Event House and the Survival Inn. The trail runs through the forest along a forest path and offers a varied hiking experience. Green signposts with trees on top show the direction.
Conclusion: More suitable for older children/teenagers. Small children have little motivation on the trail.
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Bird song trail in Peilstein
Location: Peilstein
Departure: at the Fuchs-Eisner Inn
Description: The approximately 4.5-kilometer-long circular trail leads through the idyllic Sausende Schlucht and, in addition to breathtaking views, also offers the opportunity to experience the region’s diverse birdlife up close. At 10 different bird song stations, young hikers can scan the QR code on their smartphones and immediately hear the bird song.
Conclusion: Instructive, idyllic hiking trail. Lots of shade, little incline. Don’t forget your smartphone!
Our recommendation: Pack a snack. At the Steinberger Alm there is a great, covered rest area with a distant view of the Kleine Mühltal.

Children’s trail “Rohrbacher Riddle Trail”
Location: Rohrbach-Berg
Departure: at the Mosthütte
Description: The 3.5-kilometer-long hiking trail has a height difference of 105 meters. This year, everything revolves around butterflies. Starting from the Mosthütte inn, you can learn a lot of interesting facts about the local butterfly world. At each information board, there are tricky questions to be answered. With the answer, children receive a small reward at the Mosthütte inn.
Conclusion: Great to walk because there is hardly any incline. Perfect for a stroller too. Children are motivated because there is a lot to discover at the stations.
Our recommendation: Each completed puzzle pass will be entered into a prize draw in October.

Children’s trail “WaterWonderWay”
Location: Aigen-Schlägl
Departure: At the Stiftskeller
Description: On this circular trail, Forella, the brown trout, and Krebsi, the noble crayfish, embark on a common mission: they are looking for the pearl of the freshwater pearl mussel. The 4.5-kilometer-long circular trail offers numerous stations with fascinating information about the Great Mill, the freshwater pearl mussel, the brown trout, and many other interesting topics. At each station there are puzzles to solve, and a reward awaits you at the end.
Conclusion: Suitable for strollers, fast without inclines, the seven treasure chests with puzzles are a real adventure and a great motivator to get through the route faster.
Our recommendation: Plan enough time. Many children will love the large playground at the State Garden Show.

Small Bärenstein Circuit
Location: Aigen-Schlägl
Departure: At Panyhaus
Description: The 3.5-kilometer-long hiking trail to the Bärenstein is also suitable for children. The summit offers a wonderful panoramic view of the Moldau Reservoir in southern Bohemia, Oberplan, the Bohemian Forest and, if the visibility is good, as far as the Alps.
Conclusion: Beautiful hike where you reach a summit with a slight incline and have a great view. The boulders are – with great caution – ideal climbing opportunities for children.
Our recommendation: Have breakfast on the Bärenstein. Go up at dawn and experience the wonderful sunrise over the Moldau reservoir.

Bavarian Au Nature Trail
Location: Aigen-Schlägl
Departure: Parking lot next to the road, just before the border crossing at The Hague.
Description: A wonderful, five-kilometer-long hike through the beautiful Bohemian Forest in the Bayrische Au raised moor area. A long wooden footbridge leads across the moor. At the end of the footbridge there is a platform with a view of the Moldau Reservoir in the Czech Republic and rest areas. This view of the Moldau Reservoir is particularly inviting.
Conclusion: Pure nature in the Bohemian Forest. The nature trail in the Bayrische Au raised moor area also contains a lot of interesting information.
Our recommendation: The way back via the moor hiking trail is exciting, otherwise you have to walk back the same way.

Barefoot path
Location: Ortisei
Departure: at the Gasthaus Lang
Description: The 1.4-kilometer-long barefoot hiking trail is characterized by 22 stations, each with different ground conditions. On this trail, you can experience nature in a somewhat unusual way – with your feet.
Conclusion: The children can let off steam on the path through the open meadows – fun is guaranteed.
Our recommendation: Along the way, there is a partner swing, a labyrinth or a giant hammock to keep you cool.

Tree energy path
Location: Altenfelden
Departure: Parking at the Stockschützenteich Panholz
Description: The 2.5-kilometer-long Panholz tree energy trail invites you to get involved with trees and their powers and energies. 21 native tree species are presented along the trail. Visitors are invited to sit by the trees and linger with them.
Conclusion: Seating made of solid wood offers the opportunity to rest and makes the peace and power of the forest tangible: don’t forget your snack!
Our recommendation: The power of the trees has a positive effect on the body, mind and soul. The path is not physically demanding.

Haslach circular route
Location: Haslach
Departure: Catfish puree
Description: On this 4.9-kilometer hike, you can discover Haslach from all sides. Haslach is located on a mountain and is close to the forest and water. The town also has eight bridges that lead over the Große Mühl.
Conclusion: The panoramic view of Haslach is fine, and there are many places to stop for a bite to eat in the market itself.
Our recommendation: This path is also suitable for strollers and there is a playground in Welset Pühret.

Forest nature trail
Location: Aigen-Schlägl
Departure: at the fire station Aigen
Description: The approximately 3-kilometer-long circular trail is an informative and scenically attractive option. A special highlight is the water wheel along the trail and the Michaelsquelle with Kneipp station. At the end of the forest nature trail, you can take a rest at the edge of the forest and enjoy a wonderful view over Aigen-Schlägl.
Conclusion: If you read the 15 display boards carefully and answer the online quiz questions, don’t forget to enjoy the starch on the edge of the forest with a panoramic view.
Our recommendation: On the website of the municipality of Aigen-Schlägl there are special forest games that are exciting to play on the go and can be downloaded.