--- title: North Trail - Bavarian Au Trail url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010097/north-trail-bavarian-au-trail.html" description: North Trail - Bayrische Au 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 - Bavarian Au Trail North Trail - Bavarian Au Trail ================================= **Starting place:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl **Destination:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253118/3C407F7BA19A45FEC3BB7A49DD9D5E2F93E1B1BDF2C32A98849377171208B280/boehmerwaldwandernhochmoorbayrischeaustegoberoesterreichtourismusboehmerwaldrobertmaybach-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/239365/F0C912929F7F5DD12A8026DA77A52F1D049F88FD99D6D6EBD57943A7C59EA6DA/hochmoor-bayrische-au.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253120/10087A7C97046144F67C086267BE9E63DA745BF756AEBB058A0E74A15F97466F/schwemmerbeimschrollenbachschwarzenbergischerschwemmkanalferienregionboehmerwaldgingras-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach Close copyright [ ![High moorland area Bayrische Au near Aigen-Schlägl in the Bohemian Forest holiday region. Hike along wooden footpaths and experience nature.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253118/3C407F7BA19A45FEC3BB7A49DD9D5E2F93E1B1BDF2C32A98849377171208B280/boehmerwaldwandernhochmoorbayrischeaustegoberoesterreichtourismusboehmerwaldrobertmaybach-jpg.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253118/3C407F7BA19A45FEC3BB7A49DD9D5E2F93E1B1BDF2C32A98849377171208B280/boehmerwaldwandernhochmoorbayrischeaustegoberoesterreichtourismusboehmerwaldrobertmaybach-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach Close copyright [ ![Viewing platform in the Bayrische Au raised bog area near Aigen-Schlägl in the Bohemian Forest adventure region in the Mühlviertel.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/239365/F0C912929F7F5DD12A8026DA77A52F1D049F88FD99D6D6EBD57943A7C59EA6DA/hochmoor-bayrische-au.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/239365/F0C912929F7F5DD12A8026DA77A52F1D049F88FD99D6D6EBD57943A7C59EA6DA/hochmoor-bayrische-au.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald Close copyright [ ![Alluvial fan at the Schrollenbach sluice of the Schwarzenberg alluvial canal in Oberhaag near Aigen-Schlägl in the Bohemian Forest holiday region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253120/10087A7C97046144F67C086267BE9E63DA745BF756AEBB058A0E74A15F97466F/schwemmerbeimschrollenbachschwarzenbergischerschwemmkanalferienregionboehmerwaldgingras-jpg.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253120/10087A7C97046144F67C086267BE9E63DA745BF756AEBB058A0E74A15F97466F/schwemmerbeimschrollenbachschwarzenbergischerschwemmkanalferienregionboehmerwaldgingras-jpg.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:}izgHcdhtAIoEyAiC_Du@wEkDeDbBwEsBqHdJwBZqBxGyHjEo@bB{AaAu@z@eEcFuVqN}KkBqCN_JsE}EPaC{CmAR~@bAEt@eF|B{IjA_BWKmBrAiBOgFo@uCjAcPs@m@k@aE{AqC|@kI]_C`@s@cAeGfDoJ~GaIdAkHSyFVwExEuFnBeIlDuUGqEyAaJB{GnAyG|BqDiE|@gJ|JgFtCcEy@wBr@cA`B{FDkDaCqDa@aLxCyDzB}@iA_A}F{AyAiByGeAoAA}Oi@aE|@{F`@gKpAuD`As@kAiFS{F{KqRmBiOwGmIaA}LEaQy@uAy@uGuFkJ_@mBt@yDvR{SjA_FjAcL~AqD^yDWsEpB_Dl@mH^s`@mAiCyImI}BgIiDhAm@a@jBiKi@cDt@xCxA}AvBNd@xAp@JrCqAlBgC~@zAbA`GzEl@nEdCfBSpIuFjC|ApEhJnJzGdDzFdMb@|BgA|CpDjFZhErB\lQ{A|JI`KyBpEe@pD|@tD@bN~A`JdA`CbApKeA~EoBh@wBlCd@pFsAfDH`Cs@bG\nIjDjGlEbDMdRxDtEnAvJc@jUmChYkAbDfFqAdNcYhB}GhHeJzBaG|BmAnA^hA~DfGq@zBrBxB`H|BhCp@bCrJjI`AtB`A~S~Frb@~@dArGj@pC~J@`FcCrLlKhKjNbChDjC`BsB|KpN`@fMbChFiClMqDnIkB~ApAxANjD}@rHfAnBaCvFs@zMyEjGmI~FcE`@qChCcCrCIzE&server=meta.tourdata.at) This impressive running route leads through the idyllic landscape of the Bohemian Forest and offers a nature experience and sporting challenge in one. The starting point is right next to Schlägl Abbey in the picturesque market town of Aigen-Schlägl. From there, the route follows forest roads and forest paths up to the Haagerberg deep into the Bohemian Forest. The fresh forest air revitalises the senses and the tranquillity of nature gives free rein to your thoughts. One highlight is the Bayerische Au nature reserve, an upland moor with picturesque views. Here you can enjoy the unspoilt landscape and recharge your batteries. Experience the beauty of the Bohemian Forest and be enchanted by the atmosphere of Austria's only Spirkenhochmoors. There are 3 variants of the Bayrische Au Trail:- [Bayrische Au 25 km](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1879478787?share_token=aGlVxFHgMebwWSOsO8hYo46RVwlEmx0sjRmYUPJsSo8UT6URZA&utm_campaign=tour_embed&utm_medium=embed&utm_source=www.north-trails.at) - [Bayrische Au 13 km](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1879474568?share_token=aBPuJQu4XviEry7i6iL35zUzrsk6eFgFhffWEPMNIIggDwDFa6&utm_campaign=tour_embed&utm_medium=embed&utm_source=www.north-trails.at) - [Bayrische Au 12 km](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1879609800?share_token=aFbFR1LV9A5XwU7IGNPsTPlqxCMFy5dcOFMHgujQaDb318Frd8&utm_campaign=tour_embed&utm_medium=embed&utm_source=www.north-trails.at) The tour can be downloaded via the free Komoot app and walked in offline mode using navigation. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl **Destination:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl **duration:** 7h 11m **length:** 25,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 532m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 537m **Lowest point:** 539m **Highest point:** 913m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Path / trail, Gravel, Hiking trail **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 - Bavarian Au 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_430010097&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile North Trail - Bavarian Au 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_430010097&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "North Trail - Bavarian Au 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 teenagers - 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 - Bavarian Au 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: 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) [ 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) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Haagerhof Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/117641/AE538B72C2F766E77AB16DD24BF3EE2DF81197189AAE609F44C254ED265A4B7F/sommeransicht.jpg "Sommeransicht (© Copyright: Haagerhof)") Landhotel Haagerhof ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/104263/landhotel-haagerhof.html) 1. 2. [ 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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