Buchenau: Castle History and Moorland

Buchenau combines castle history and glassmaking tradition with a Schachten hike through moorland. For planning your trip, you can explore its natural and cultural attractions separately: the route leads through moorlands and past moor lakes, while Buchenau Castle and the Glass Trail connect with the area’s historic glass production.

Schachten Hike Through Moorlands

The Schachten hike begins at the hiking car park in the centre of Buchenau and leads from there to Lindberger Schachten. A short ascent offers views of the Rachel massif, including both Kleiner Rachel and Großer Rachel. Along the route, a boardwalk crosses Zwieseler Filz; it then continues through Latschenfilz and past several small moor lakes to Latschensee.

The return route passes the Frauenau drinking-water reservoir and Buchenau Castle on the way back to the starting point. In the core zone of the national park, visitors must stay on designated paths; especially in winter, marked trails must not be left, to protect capercaillies, which are sensitive to disturbance. Check the local signs before setting out.

The Falkenstein Line No. 1 from Zwiesel train station via Unterzwieselau is listed as a bus connection to the starting point. Check the current timetable before travelling.

Castle History and Glassmaking Tradition

Buchenau Castle was built in 1840 by Benedikt von Poschinger. It belonged to the former Hilzenhütte, which was later renamed Buchenau, and is connected with Buchenau’s historic glass production. Today, a support association looks after the castle complex. The Glass Trail passes through Buchenau, a former glassmaking village.

The garden market with its wild garlic festival takes place at the end of May and offers plants and handicrafts. The exact event dates may vary; if you are planning your visit around it, check the current dates.

More to Explore in the Wider Lindberg Destination

In the wider Lindberg destination, the Lindberg Farmhouse Museum features a main house built using timber construction, along with a retirement house. The main house was first mentioned in documents in 1575 and is probably older. Together with one of the last wooden chapels in the Bavarian Forest, the complex offers a glimpse into rural life in the past. The museum also includes a glass bell in the chapel tower and a collection of death boards.

The wider Lindberg destination also offers hikes that can be distinguished by their route characteristics. “Hiking by Train” begins at Lindberg Town Hall and follows Kramerstraße and the red-marked Panorama Circular Trail No. 14 to the Glaserhäuser in Theresienthal. From there, the route follows the historic Böhmweg alongside the railway line to Ludwigsthal. The hike to Bayerisch Eisenstein is about 12 km long and has gentle climbs. The “Through the Sea of Leaves in Lindberg” circular trail is an easy, 8 km route around Riesberg.

The red deer enclosure near Scheuereck is also in the wider Lindberg destination. In the summer months, a 300-metre hiking trail leads through the enclosure; two viewing platforms with seating areas bring visitors close to the animals. The trail is closed during the rutting season and in winter. At the winter feeding station, a covered viewing shelter offers the chance to watch red deer against a natural forest backdrop, even in bad weather.

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