Bodenwöhr on Lake Hammersee

For a trip to Bodenwöhr, the local attractions can be grouped by interest: art along the shores of Lake Hammersee and seasonal water activities take centre stage, alongside cycling routes and a pilgrimage trail. Different conditions are important when planning your trip. The water activities depend on the weather and season, while the cycling and pilgrimage routes highlight other aspects of the municipality. You can decide whether to focus your stay on art by the lake, a water activity, cycling or the history of the area’s buildings.

Art and water at Lake Hammersee

Twelve sculptures adorn the Art and Water Trail along the shores of Lake Hammersee. The number may change if the installation is updated. The trail offers a distinct focus alongside the seasonal water activities: here, the artworks shape the experience, while the boat trips focus on activities on the lake.

There are two types of water activities to choose from at Lake Hammersee. In suitable weather, raft trips on Lake Hammersee aboard the “Karin I” are available by prior request; in fine weather, they operate until the end of September. At the “Im Seewinkl” bathing area, pedal boats, rowboats and stand-up paddleboards can be rented from May to September in fine weather. The options differ both in type and in how they need to be planned: advance requests are important for the raft trips, while the bathing area offers a seasonal rental choice of various watercraft.

Cycling routes, pilgrimage trail and architectural history

Three circular cycling routes explore the municipality of Bodenwöhr, passing small villages and large, unspoilt woodland areas. The Bodenwöhr Pilgrimage Trail, by contrast, connects the various districts and brings the history of the buildings along the route to life. These offer different perspectives when choosing a route: villages and woodland areas on the circular cycling routes, and architectural history along the pilgrimage trail.

The extensively renovated St. Koloman Chapel is located in Warmersdorf. It is a specific building that adds a historical focus to the trip.

In the wider destination of Schwandorf

The district of Schwandorf is a holiday destination in the Upper Palatinate Forest. The Upper Palatinate Lake District in the district of Schwandorf is characterised by water and varied landscapes. Gneiss at Hochfels in the district of Schwandorf is another regional highlight: it was included in Bavaria’s list of the 100 most beautiful geotopes.

The Wald- und Heidelandschaft nature reserve in the district of Schwandorf provides a valuable refuge for species that cannot survive in sites with denser vegetation and richer soils. In addition to the water-shaped landscape, geology and special habitats are also regional attractions.

The Weiher Cycle Route in the district of Schwandorf is around 9 kilometres long, signposted throughout in both directions, connects Schwandorf with Lake Murner and passes through the Charlottenhofer Weiher nature reserve. This makes it a regional route with named endpoints and a section through a protected area. The three circular cycling routes in Bodenwöhr, by contrast, explore the municipality and pass villages and woodland areas.

The BAXI Museum Line 8402 is available in the district of Schwandorf for travel to the Upper Palatinate Open-Air Museum. Check the timetable details before travelling if you plan to use this connection for your visit.

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