Border Triangle Germany - Czech Republic - Austria

Strictly spoken this is the geographical point, where the three borders of Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria meet. It is located near the Bavarian Ploeckenstein (1,363 m) and the Dreisessel (1,333 m) at the so called Dreiecksmark on a 1,320 m high anticline.

The area around the border triangle covers parts of the Muehlviertel on the Austrian side, parts of the Bohemian Forest on the Czech side and parts of the Bavarian Forest on the German side. This is why in Germany this area is often called the Bavarian Forest border triangle, to which the communities Grainet, Haidmuehle, Hinterschmiding, Jandelsbrunn, Neureichenau and Philippsreut-Mitterfirmiansreut belong.

From 1965 to 1989 the border triangle was a border region separated by barbed wire fences. Unrestricted visiting has been possible not until the opening of the borders to the Eastern European countries. Since then it has turned into a recreation area especially for family vacation with the possibility to discover nature and culture and to enjoy recreational facilities as well as sports throughout the whole year.

Hiking/Nordic Walking

Hiking in the Bavarian Forest border triangle provides its special attraction all season long. Innumerable picturesque and wonderful hiking trails invite you to take exercise and enjoy nature to the full. There are at least 65 km of well-marked hiking trails crossing the Bavarian Forest around the area of Philippsreut Mitterfirmiansreut e.g. to the Almberg (1139 m), to the Teufelsbach (Devil’s Creek), to the Hammerklause and to the Wasserscheide (water shed).

For visitors, who are in particular thirsty for knowledge there are offers like theme hiking trails and guided walking-tours. Of course, the hiking trails can be used for Nordic Walking as well. At Haus Waldeck, Nordic-Walking courses are offered by Sport Woelfl.

The hiking trails situated right in front of Haus Waldeck give you the opportunity to enjoy an active, but also recreative vacation, especially during the warmer seasons.

Winter Sports

• More than 2.000 km of cross-country ski-tracks
• · The skiing regions Hochficht in the Bohemian Forest and Mitterfirmiansreut in the Bavarian Forest. One of the characteristics of the Skiing Center Mitterfirmiansreut is its snow guarantee and. It offers:
  • 5 modern T-bar lifts
  • 1 chair lift
  • 1 floodlight slope
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski school (Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Carving, Snowboarding
    lessons for kids and adults)
  Would you like to be able to reach the ski lift directly from your accommodation and have a cross-country ski-run right outside your door? In this case, the Koch Family is looking forward to welcome you at Haus Waldeck.
  
  
• 1 ice rink
• 1 winter toboggan run
• Possibilities to go snowshoeing
• Well-prepared winter hiking trails

Other sports possibilities

• Biking and Mountainbiking (possible as a guided bike tour on the 48 km long Adalber-Stifter-bikeway or in the Bike-Adventurepark Mitterdorf)
• Tennis
• Shooting
• Further possibilities are offered within the community. Haus Waldeck. provides its guests with a work out area, a small indoor swimming pool and the possibility to play table tennis, billiards, darts and tabletop soccer. Our little guest can choose between a playroom and the playground, which is located right in front of the patio.

Wellness

Wellness in the border triangle Bavarian Forest is considered an insider tip. You can enjoy peace, nature and a relaxing atmosphere like in hardly any other region. This is emphasized and supported by numerous offers at Haus Waldeck like Sauna, a steam bath, a whirlpool, a solarium, different types of massages and various Ayurveda treatments .Haus Waldeck is a member of the “Land Vital” Wellness Association, which is formed by guest houses and hotels.

Trips/ Excursions

• The Bavarian National Park with an open-air enclosure and theme hiking trails
• The Lipno Dam (also called Moldau Dam)
• Lake Plöckenstein and the Stifter Monument ('Poet of the Bohemian Forest')
• The National Park-Forest playground in Spiegelau
• The Western town Pullman City
• City tours to
  • The city of Passau, where the rivers Donau, Inn and Ilz meet
  • The Czech cities of Prague and Krumau
• · Cultural Excursions to
  • The open-air museums Finsterau and Tittling
  • The Fortress of Oberhaus
  • The Catherdral of Passau
• · Glassworks