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National Park in Bavaria, Germany
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The Bavarian Forest or (in German) Bayerischer Wald is a mountainous region on the German-Czech border in Bavaria.
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Tree top canopy walkway
By train or bus
Travelling in and around by public transport is encouraged, and indeed easy. It also allows to admire the views through the large train and bus windows while on the way.
If you don't have your own transport, consider using the above mentioned shuttle railcars, called Waldbahn to travel between popular destinations in the area.
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České Budějovice · International · JCL
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