The Great Arber: King of ArberLand and its Highest Mountain

The Great Arber, also known as the “King of the Bavarian Forest”, is 1,456 metres high – not only the highest mountain in the Bavarian-Bohemian border mountains but also of particular interest because of its natural features.  In any case, a visit is a ‘must’ during a holiday in ArberLand.

Its high concentration of unusual natural features is often overlooked: the Rißloch Falls, the high moors, the steep sided ice age lakes and the ancient forest give this area its unique character.

Even the bare peak of the Arber is a special place, with flora and fauna which cannot be found anywhere else in the mountains along the Bavarian border. As long ago as 1939 large areas in this region were designated as protected, to preserve their unique character.

The Great Arber Lake is one of 3 lakes in the Bavarian Forest, lying to one side the Great Arber. The Great and Small Arber Lakes are relics of the ice age (cirque lakes), surrounded by dense ancient forests. A special feature of both Arber lakes are the so-called ‘floating islands’  - sections of bog strung out across the surface of the lakes.

The Great Arber Lake is a popular place to visit, surrounded by mountains and 500 metres below the 1,456 metre peak of the Great Arber mountain.