Triftsteig Themed Trail

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Triftsteig Themed Trail

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Triftsteig Themed Trail

03:49

13.5km

250m

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How did wood actually get from the forests into the valley in the past? On the Triftsteig near Fürsteneck, you follow the traces of timber rafting, with which tree trunks were once transported over streams and rivers. For this purpose, water was dammed up at so-called "Triftsperren" (rafting dams) and…

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

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39 m

Fürsteneck Castle

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The small, well-preserved Fürsteneck Castle was once built as a border fortress for the Bishops of Passau against the Dukes of Bavaria. After Passau fell to Bavaria, the castle was …

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Triftsperre in Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

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At this old drift dam, you can still clearly see how timber rafting used to work. The water was dammed up here and then used to transport the wood downstream.

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10.4 km

Schrottenbaummühle Guesthouse, Restaurant and Campsite

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The romantic Schrottenbaummühle is located on the banks of the Ilz and offers a perfect all-round package for hikers and cyclists: an inn with Bavarian delicacies, cozy rooms for enjoyment hikers, and even a camping meadow for nature-loving trekking enthusiasts.

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10.8 km

Obere Ilz Trail

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Very idyllic path that invites you to enjoy.

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13.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

1.74 km

826 m

604 m

496 m

Surfaces

4.45 km

3.48 km

2.94 km

1.27 km

719 m

486 m

144 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

June 25, 2024,Schrottenbaummühle(Ghs, Campingplatz), Wasserkraftwerk, Ilz, ehem. Steinbruch, Schnürring(Kap.), Atzldorf+Aussichtsberg, Loitzersdorf, Wolfsteiner Ohe, Triftsperre+Kanal, E-Werk Loitzersdorf, List-Privathütte, Wiesmühle, Schloss Fürsteneck, Ilztal-WW, zur

A varied, scenic circular hike marked "Triftsteig", mostly on comfortable forest, earth and grass paths, mainly on riverside paths with some steep ascents and descents along the Wolfsteiner Ohe or to Fürsteneck Castle, initially heading uphill from the Ilz. During the course of the tour there are several beautiful views of the surrounding area, particularly great panoramic views open up …

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March 5, 2025,An Wolfsteiner Ohe und Ilz rund um Fürsteneck - Klasse 👍☀️😁

A wonderful day and a great tour along rivers and over beautiful paths and trails, together with a friend, what more could you want!? With a delicious finish at the Bioäcker Wagner in Tiefenbach - a clear recommendation.
The altitude is of course wrong. It was about 460 meters.

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October 8, 2023,Ilztal – Schrottenbaummühle Runde von Schnürring

A very nice hike along Ilz and Woltersdorfer Ohe. We really liked it, also because it's mostly not on asphalt and of course because of the beautiful landscape 😉

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June 8, 2024,Familienwandern - Runde im Ilztal von Schrottenbaummühle

Very nice round trip from the idyllic Schrottenbaummühle campsite. The route can be extended by visiting Fürsteneck Castle.
Alternatively, walk clockwise to enjoy the beautiful part along the Ilz at the end.

Please note that one section runs along the main road. This is marked as a hiking trail, but I would not recommend it depending on the traffic and …

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March 20, 2022,Wanderung am Triftsteig (Fürsteneck)

Beautiful circular route with varied paths...
Only a bit badly signposted, otherwise highly recommended😊👍

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June 26, 2025,☀️Im Ilztal 💦🏡Fürsteneck🏰 Wolfsteiner Ohe💦 Triftsteig 🍀♻️

Because it's so beautiful in the Ilz Valley and the sun ☀️ promises 28°, today another stage in the shadow of the Ilz.
Starting at the Schrottenbaummühle, we headed downhill to Fürsteneck, where the Ilz joins the Wolfsteiner Ohe. A fantastic stretch of trail with lots of nature and great paths. Then we went up to the castle in Fürsteneck …

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October 16, 2022,Fürsteneck-Schrottenbaummühle – Ilztal -Fürsteneck

Were 15km Komoot did not record a part.
No net!

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October 6, 2026

How did wood actually get from the forests into the valley in the past? On the Triftsteig near Fürsteneck, you follow the traces of timber rafting, with which tree trunks were once transported over streams and rivers. For this purpose, water was dammed up at so-called "Triftsperren" (rafting dams) and

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