--- title: North Trail - Bärenstein Trail url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010096/north-trail-baerenstein-trail.html" description: North Trail - Bärenstein Trail - cross the forests and peaks of the Bohemian Forest, which are located in the holiday region of the Bohemian Forest in the border triangle of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # North Trail - Bärenstein Trail North Trail - Bärenstein Trail ================================ **Starting place:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl **Destination:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253119/EA330E2DEA8E71243A8AF36276303B2F83790EF3048FF3EF1464EB775E30DCD9/wandernbaerensteinrunde04ferienregionboehmerwaldandreasmuehlleitner-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/247376/49E9C9DC176C41141568DDDC0B79F576125DE9C317FE98157DFADC335A113B2A/grossemuehlferienregionboehmerwaldfelhofer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238538/FF3B0EFAC9427BB321495E204AA0CA8AD0417169090A1C5C37F0FE7F8CAE0DE6/wasserrad-in-aigen-schlaegl.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Andreas Mühlleitner Close copyright [ ![Summit cross on the Bärenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253119/EA330E2DEA8E71243A8AF36276303B2F83790EF3048FF3EF1464EB775E30DCD9/wandernbaerensteinrunde04ferienregionboehmerwaldandreasmuehlleitner-jpg.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Andreas Mühlleitner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253119/EA330E2DEA8E71243A8AF36276303B2F83790EF3048FF3EF1464EB775E30DCD9/wandernbaerensteinrunde04ferienregionboehmerwaldandreasmuehlleitner-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald Close copyright [ ![View of the Große Mühl on the Aigen-Schlägl to Schwarzenberg stage.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/247376/49E9C9DC176C41141568DDDC0B79F576125DE9C317FE98157DFADC335A113B2A/grossemuehlferienregionboehmerwaldfelhofer.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/247376/49E9C9DC176C41141568DDDC0B79F576125DE9C317FE98157DFADC335A113B2A/grossemuehlferienregionboehmerwaldfelhofer.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Andreas Mühlleitner Close copyright [ ![Hiking on the short Waldsteig circuit.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238538/FF3B0EFAC9427BB321495E204AA0CA8AD0417169090A1C5C37F0FE7F8CAE0DE6/wasserrad-in-aigen-schlaegl.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Andreas Mühlleitner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238538/FF3B0EFAC9427BB321495E204AA0CA8AD0417169090A1C5C37F0FE7F8CAE0DE6/wasserrad-in-aigen-schlaegl.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Circular route Possible accommodation Dreisesselbergstraße 18 4160 Aigen-Schlägl [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dreisesselbergstra%C3%9Fe%2018%2C%204160%20Aigen-Schl%C3%A4gl "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Dreisesselbergstra%C3%9Fe%2018%2C%204160%20Aigen-Schl%C3%A4gl "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:ejzgHedhtAZVj@~JmB~TmFcCeErBGrAoEfIDlHmAbP}BiBaF|HmFi@kBnB}Cw@gAjEcEtFuMzLsHnPeDrBiB~HwBcAaBhB_AhH{DjIRnBWtBuCtImC|OkFnHwApDu@ZuDrIoFjHsB|GqCrEcH~EyAtFWlEmCxNwEfE[OeJjQyGvJ}E~PaBc@qAtFW`Nf@tJWxB_JnBwArCoIUs@u@_Ct@a@sBFmH}HmCkAoA}AjA}CcILkAkBCw@gCjImGfDeEDcBq@_BAmEeBiR{DgLyAiHQiE`@qJk@MsBcMD{EhDuI{HsOD`@u@yCEsIfCgF@}BsDwA}A{CZuA|CoDn@cH[qEyAuF]mRn@_IpBoJ~DyFz@mCFgOiCeKSgG|AkBtBkG~JcJdAaCcOeD`EeIpBwGYwJ{E}CS}JcEoDoKcD{C_EmEs@qBwCYaGlA_I_AeA?cCRpChOzMfMmF~EDxAeBhAh@|CHrAm@rB^bDvDbF~MJvBa@tA`NfHjHOhIaEj@hAn@tG?`_@`AKrByBjBGbBsEf@wDzCmBvKtAjGkBxQuJDkAcA_Ar@s@jDtCbFGpIrE|CQvInAxXnOdErEn@s@fArAx@e@BkA~HsElBsGlBYlHyIxElBbDiBdCp@hB~BhDdApAnCPtDWJ&server=meta.tourdata.at) This breathtaking running route offers a harmonious blend of picturesque landscapes, historic sites and refreshing nature trails. The circular route continues along the Große Mühl through the municipality of Ulrichsberg, up along forest paths and trails to the Bärenstein. From this vantage point, you return to Schlägl Abbey via several sights. Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the peace and beauty of the Bohemian Forest - an experience that revitalises body and soul! There are 3 variants of the Bärenstein Trail:- [Bärenstein 21 km](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1879401452?share_token=aIY8KEMoq07CZ4erNl4UjTy5pC5lkhGPgvu28Kzb739pWX8hRM&utm_campaign=tour_embed&utm_medium=embed&utm_source=www.north-trails.at) - [Bärenstein 14 km](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1879280865?share_token=ah0G1YaKARrtNTdF5xN3jaeTMhZT6xwe8LoyzyxxBqQZpTMW5S&utm_campaign=tour_embed&utm_medium=embed&utm_source=www.north-trails.at) - [Bärenstein 3 km](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1880987534?share_token=a4shhJ1XPM8q41ddAnD0URnMzKH8v2cCedYVbwuPFUNjCZ2Mp4&utm_campaign=tour_embed&utm_medium=embed&utm_source=www.north-trails.at) The tour can be downloaded via the free Komoot app and travelled in offline mode using navigation . [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl **Destination:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl **duration:** 6h 30m **length:** 21,6 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 593m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 592m **Lowest point:** 547m **Highest point:** 1.064m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Other **Starting point:** Car park at the Schlägl Organic School, Schaubergstraße 2, 4160 Aigen-Schlägl. **Destination:** Car park at the Schlägl Organic School, Schaubergstraße 2, 4160 Aigen-Schlägl. **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Experience of nature - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile North Trail - Bärenstein Trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010096&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile North Trail - Bärenstein Trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010096&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "North Trail - Bärenstein Trail") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**By car: From Linz - B127 to Rohrbach-Berg - Öpping - Aigen-Schlägl From Passau - border crossing Breitenberg - Klaffer - Ulrichsberg - Aigen-Schlägl From the Czech Republic - border crossing Zadni Zvonkova/Schöneben - Ulrichsberg - Aigen-Schlägl Parking: Car park at the Schlägl Organic School, Schaubergstraße 2, 4160 Aigen-Schlägl. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **North Trail - Bärenstein Trail** Tourismusverband Mühlviertel - Informationsbüro Böhmerwald Dreisesselbergstraße 18 4160 Aigen-Schlägl Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 200 ](tel:+43507263200) E-Mail [boehmerwald@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.muehlviertel.at/](https://www.muehlviertel.at/ "New window") https://www.muehlviertel.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/208017/87FB2BA02842931F8CDED6F5A452F610B4533C5EBF48F9D5883998FA8F468E07/gipfelkreuz-am-baerenstein.jpg "Gipfelkreuz am Bärenstein (© Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach)") Bärenstein ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000985/baerenstein.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Ferienregion Böhmerwald Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/208098/3D3A4C7ED96A6896708DC4D0CDF3F42A731F2BCB8203E93AD6834B42FAA0471F/michaelsquelle.jpg "Michaelsquelle (© Copyright: Ferienregion Böhmerwald)") Michaelsquelle with kneipp basin ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001121/michaelsquelle-with-kneipp-basin.html) 1. 2. [ Accommodations ](#ttgCollapseVermieter) ------------------------------------------- [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/104013/E39F902E299BE705BF718883797E93F3945659624615ECA468665B6A0894AF62/stift-schlaegl05.jpg "Stift-Schlaegl_05") Hotel of the Stift Schlägl ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/101070/hotel-of-the-stift-schlaegl.html) [ Gastronomy ](#ttgCollapseGastro) ------------------------------------ [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Kräuter- und Wanderhotel Bärnsteinhof Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/184201/55CB8CDAC5BE6747859FC83C3FF2B62F8F1C97495B72F057387E415C71A73E92/kraeuter-und-wanderhotel.jpg "Kräuter- und Wanderhotel (© Copyright: Kräuter- und Wanderhotel Bärnsteinhof)") Hotel Bärnsteinhof ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/102735/hotel-baernsteinhof.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: PFANDL Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/187695/FF6ABA39C8ADF2BE6663EDA23DEA4B4AEB887CD49B7998D4D652361828C6A67F/pfandl-bar.jpg "PFANDL Bar (© Copyright: PFANDL)") PFANDL Bistro und Bar | Hotel Almesberger****s ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000309/pfandl-bistro-und-bar-hotel-almesberger-s.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Stift Schlägl Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/181658/1A1EFBFDCF8BFD14052C012B209AAF8BB43D2FB075E7EA88CB9313788C5951CB/eingang.jpg "Entrance (© Copyright: Stift Schlägl)") Abbey cellar Schlägl Abbey ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100928/abbey-cellar-schlaegl-abbey.html) 1. 2. 3. 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