Eschlkam: Drachensee, Art and Cycling Routes

Trails around Drachensee

There is a circular trail of about ten kilometers for pedestrians around Drachensee, as well as a cycling route of about eleven kilometers. In addition to the lakeshore, both routes take in scenic features in the surrounding area. The distances make the difference clear when planning: you can choose between a walking route and a slightly longer cycling route without confusing the two.

Another option for cyclists is the 25-kilometer cycling loop through the market municipality of Eschlkam. It includes 480 meters of elevation gain, making it a different option from the approximately eleven-kilometer route around Drachensee. Check local route information before setting out.

Local history and art

The Waldschmidt Association’s permanent exhibition in Eschlkam documents Maximilian Schmidt’s life and career through personal belongings, documents, books, display panels, and models. The diverse exhibits offer several ways into the subject: alongside personal items, the exhibition also includes written records and illustrative displays.

The Schwirzer monument commemorates another facet of local history. The granite figure recalls the Schwirzer, also known as Pascher, who smuggled goods such as tobacco, salt, and oxen across the border at night. The name Pascher and the goods mentioned clarify what the monument commemorates.

On Leminger Höhe near Eschlkam, the art trail leads to six works of art under the theme “Border Encounters – Paths between East and West.” Those wishing to combine outdoor art with local history will find a different focus here than at the exhibition. Near Stachesried, the art pavilion features large-format paintings; this stop adds another artistic theme to the cultural offering.

Routes and breaks along the way

The Warzenrieder Bankerlweg through the former municipality offers places to sit and beautiful views. Alongside the routes around Drachensee and the cycling routes, this provides another option: a trail with places to sit. You can choose among the different activities according to your interests: the water and walking routes, cycling, or art and remembrance.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Eschlkam, you can use these options as a guide. Would you like to explore the two routes around Drachensee, plan a longer bike ride, or visit cultural sites?

More things to see in the wider Cham travel destination

The wider travel destination of Cham also offers a range of places to visit. In Furth im Wald, a city in the district of Cham, the Dragon Cave tells the story of the city’s dragon, the festival, and the technology behind the dragon robot. Check the operator’s current information before visiting. The summer festival performances are part of the Drachenstich tradition.

In Rötz, the Schwarzwihrberg nature forest reserve is part of the “Schwarzwihrberg bei Rötz” Special Area of Conservation. In Neukirchen beim Heiligen Blut, the Pilgrimage Museum is housed in the former Pflegschloss and features treasures from the archive of the pilgrimage church. These places offer their own cultural and nature-related themes alongside Eschlkam’s trails and art stops.

Continuing your journey and destinations

For travel from Furth im Wald to Eschlkam, the market municipality lists route 590. Check the timetable before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Warzenried, Neukirchen Heiligblut, Stamsried, Bad Kötzting, Hohenwarth, Tiefenbach, Cham, Schorndorf.

Return to the overview of the wider travel destination: Cham.