Out and about with the “wildlife whisperer” and hiking guide from Bodenmais
The leaves rustle softly underfoot. Birdsong echoes through the treetops. The Bavarian Forest, that is Woid Woife's world. This seasoned man with his beard, ice-blue eyes, felt hat and checked cotton shirt is a true Bodenmais original. Everyone in the village knows him, the animal rights activist and author who is now well-known throughout Germany. His love of nature, the books he has written and his appearances on radio and television (including “Anna und der wilde Wald” or on Arte and Bavarian television) have made him famous.
Woid Woife is said to be a “wildlife whisperer”. And indeed, when you see how he interacts with the animal inhabitants of the forest, how he gets closer to them than anyone else, you really believe that he can talk to his furry and feathered friends.
Protect what you love!
Woid Woifes World nature trail
Even from afar, the Woid Woife greets you. No, not the real one, but a wooden replica of the Bodenmais “wildlife whisperer.” The wooden figure shows that there is something to discover here. The Bodenmais Nature Discovery Trail is located directly below the Silberberg, on the so-called Schlossereckrundweg. And there is plenty to discover here on the topics of forest, meadow, and water.
Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of the forest
There are 12 stations along a 1.5-kilometer route that invite visitors to explore. Information boards at the stations provide knowledge about local nature and the interaction between animals, plants, and humans—easily understandable for children. Become a “nature explorer” on your own and without a cell phone, roam through forests and meadows in a playful way and learn a lot in the process: that is the idea behind the nature trail.
Highlights of “Woid Woifes Welt” include a water adventure world with Kneipp pools and a boardwalk over a wetland biotope.
Directions
As a vacation guest, you can travel on the local bus line free of charge. If you come by car, you can park at the Silberberg valley station (subject to a fee).
The Explorer Backpack
To make sure you have all the equipment you need as a naturalist, you can buy your explorer's backpack in advance at the tourist information office. It contains a magnifying glass, a paper bag with a clip to close it, a wooden spatula, a pencil, and your stamped explorer's passport. Once you have filled it out at the end of the trail, you can pick up a small reward at the tourist information office.
Price: € 8,50
Tourist-Information Bodenmais (Bahnhofstraße 56)
WOID WOIFES HIKES Exclusively for Bodenmais overnight guests
Remember to register early, as places are very popular but limited to 20 people.
