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13:00
SV Heslach Vereinsgaststätte, Weitmanns Waldhaus
Grab a late lunch at SV Heslach Vereinsgaststätte, Weitmanns Waldhaus. It is a local favorite for hearty German fare and sits right near the trailhead.
13:45
Walk 8 minutes from the restaurant to the Heslach waterfalls. Follow the trail through the forest to see the small cascades that feed into the Bärensee reservoir.
14:30
Head to the Rotwildpark anchor. Take the bus 91 to Forsthaus to reach the protected nature reserve. Stroll through the woods and visit the Bärenschlössle palace, which now operates as a beer garden if you want a drink.
Local tip
The SV Heslach Vereinsgaststätte is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Check their schedule if you are visiting on those days.
Check before you go
- SV Heslach Vereinsgaststätte, Weitmanns Waldhaus is open We-Th 11:30-21:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00, and Su 11:30-21:00.
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