Bärnlochweg Trail

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Tour-Details

Starting place: 4144 Oberkappel

Destination: 4144 Oberkappel

duration: 3h 24m

length: 13,0 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 193m

Altitude difference (downhill): 185m

Lowest point: 498m

Highest point: 648m

difficulty: medium

condition: medium

panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:

Other

Short description:
The trail leads straight through Bärnloch nature preserve. Sections of it run along the German and other sections along the Austrian side of Osterbach stream.

Technique: *

Quality of experience: ****

Recommended season:

March
April
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October
November

Properties:

Loop
Family friendly
Botanical highlights

Description:
Starting at the border crossing to Germany, the hiking trail runs along Osterbach stream straight through the idyllic Bärnloch nature preserve. The first section of the route runs along the German side of the border stream, before crossing it roughly halfway and continuing on the Austrian side.

Safety guidelines:
The last third is along a busy tarmac road with no path or pavement, which can be dangerous on the bends.

Equipment:
sturdy shoes

Additional information:
https://www.donauregion.at/oberkappel/oesterreich-poi/detail/401356/landschaftsschutzgebiet-baernloch.html