farm | Western riding in the Bavarian Forest

Day rides through forest, meadows, mountains and rustic villages on Andalusian horses

farm | Western riding in the Bavarian Forest

Day rides through forest, meadows, mountains and rustic villages on Andalusian horses



farm | Western riding in the Bavarian Forest

Day rides through forest, meadows, mountains and rustic villages on Andalusian horses


Kurzinformation

Webcode: BERSTA

Programmart: farm
Reisezeit: all year
Unterkunft: guest house
Verpflegung: half board
Zimmer: single, double, apartment
Sprache: German, little English
Nichtreiter: yes
Kinder: yes
Children older than 6 are welcome for riding (guide might lead the horse himself if necessary).
Eigenes Pferd: no

Gruppengrösse / Mitreiter
Min: 1
Max: 12

Unser Tipp

Very traditional and Bavarian experience in scenic and marvellous landscape!
 

Beschreibung & Reiseverlauf




Benefit of this quite and peaceful place and enjoy relaxed day rides through the vast Bavarian Forest! The family-run farm is located about 30 minutes south of Passau in a small village close to the Bavarian Forest National Park, the oldest and largest national park in Germany. The operators are traditionally Bavarian residents and love to introduce you to their way of life - clocks tick differently here for sure. Beginners and advanced riders will discover the lovely surroundings during guided day rides in separated groups and can enjoy their evenings together at the campfire or inside the saloon.


 

Reiseverlauf





Adventure riding week (8 days/7 nights/5 riding days):
Day one is always meant for your arrival only (between 2 and 6 pm) - take your time and throw a glimpse on the marvellous horses! Throughout your stay you will meet your group for the 5 riding days in front of the stables at around 9.00 am, where you are introduced to your horse for each day. You mount your horse inside the riding arena and off you go! The forest is very near and your guide knows it by heart. At lunchtime you take a break and visit different restaurant, where you can taste traditional Bavarian foods (excl.), while the horses are tied up and can also enjoy the break. You return to the farm between 3 and 4 pm.
In the following you can find some options for day rides:

Option 1: You take a ride to the wild and romantic valley of the Kleine Ohe. On a mountain path you pass the pilgrimage chapel Rastbuche and reach a plateau. Stop for a break in a mountain inn. In good weather you can enjoy a cool drink in the beer garden. Strengthened, you return to the farm via forest and meadow paths. 

Option 2: Your ride takes you deep into the Bavarian Forest through the mysterious landscape of the Dreiburgenland. You ride through ancient farming villages, along crystal clear streams and old water mills through untouched nature. For lunch break you stop at a small inn. In the afternoon you return to the farm.

Option 3: You ride to the gold mining village Hunding, situated on a sunny southern slope in the middle of extensive forests. Extensive lunch break in an original Gold Rush Western Saloon, an original replica of a trapper´s saloon from Canada: Enjoy the Bavarian specialities (cold buffet) at the richly set table - Western style in Bavaria!

Option 4: You ride to the foot of the Brotjacklriegel (1080 m), the highest elevation in the Sonnenwald area with an observation tower. Follow historic paths to the plateau surrounded by herb meadows. There you will enjoy a Bavarian snack in the Waldgasthof in Kerschbaum before returning to the farm. 

Option 5: Ride into the valley of the 1000 beavers over long meadow paths in a rustic and beautiful landscape. At noon stop at a private estate with terrace and pool, where you can swim in good weather - do not forget your bathing clothes! In the afternoon you will return to the farm via the Gruselberg estate with cabadine horse breeding.

In the middle of the week there is one day without riding program where you can just relax or do some hiking or other activities. Day 8 is meant for your departure - not before breakfast for sure

Please keep in mind that changes might occure due to unforseeable conditions and that the order of the rides is variable.

Beginners week western riding holiday (8 days / 7 nights/5 riding days):
The rides are like those of the adventure riding week only a little shorter and in walk only. Therefore this program also suits non riders. The Andalusian horses are very sure-footed, enduring and sociable. You will be amazed how quickly you will get a good and safe feeling on the back of these horses and enjoy this beautiful landscape!

Trial offer for advanced riders (4 days):
You will take part in two extensive rides (each approx. 3-4 hours) into the beautiful area around the Brotjacklriegl and into the Bavarian Forest. Refreshments are available in small farming villages (excl.). On one evening there is usually a cosy barbecue with campfire romance at the farm.

Trial offer for beginners, re-starters and anxious riders (4 days):
You take part in two relaxed rides around the beautiful area and into the forest. The horses are very sure-footed, enduring and lovely. You will be amazed how quickly you can get a good and safe feeling on the back of the horses and enjoy the beautiful landscape.

Weekend (3 days):
You will take part in two extended rides (each approx. 4 hours) into the beautiful area around the Brotjacklriegl with a lunch break at an idyllic inn. The program ends on sunday at around 4 pm.
Beginners will ride separated from advanced riders.

In winter there can be a lot of snow in the Bavarian Forest. Rides can therefore only be offered according to the amount of snow (riding not guaranteed)!

Non-riding companions also get their money´s worth in the Bavarian Forest! Many castles and palaces, the Bavarian Forest National Park and the three-river city of Passau await you. The mountain Brotjackeljackelriegel is a fantastic hiking area (in winter skiing and cross-country skiing is possible). In summer, bathing lakes in the immediate vicinity are very attractive. Likewise the traditional western city Pullmann City and its attractions.

 

Unterkunft



The farm offers newly renovated single/double rooms and apartments - all with shower/WC and TV (some with balcony, single rooms without TV). There is a cosy saloon on site, and there is also a natural swimming pond nearby for cooling off and swimming on hot summer days.
Breakfast is served at the farm, the barbecue evenings also take place there. The Bavarian dinner is served in the hotel next door or on the farm itself.
If you are a group of at least four and have a rental car you can also stay in a fully equipped and very rural moutain chalet. Access might be impossible in winter.

Pferde, Reiten & Zaumzeug


Pferde: Andalusian breed, well trained, reliable, sociable and very sure-footed, partly from own breeding. Around 50 horses live at the farm, including 3 Andalusian stallions.

Sattel & Zaum: Saddles and bridles mainly Western, some Spanish. About 30 rain ponchos can be rented free of charge on site.

Reiterfahrung: Western riding holidays for beginners and advanced riders. Rider´s weight for beginners up to 90kg, advanced riders up to 95kg.

Kundenmeinungen & weitere Informationen

Kundenmeinungen, Informationen zum Land (wie z.B. Visabestimmungen) und Wetterinfos finden Sie bei und nur online, da sich diese täglich ändern können. Gehen Sie dafür bitte online auf www.equitour.com/bersta.htm

 

Preise & Termine


2025


Dates, prices, prestations

Western riding in the Bavarian Forest


Space available? Click on a date and see. Afterwards you can book directly online!

Dates

Bavarian Forest

21.03. - 09.11.

Services and notations

Included: Üb. im DZ/Apartment mit DU/WC, HP, Reiten gemäss Programm.


Arrival / departure: Wochenprogramm: Freitag oder Sonntag. Schnupperangebot: Täglich mgl. Wochenende: Fr-So.

München. Bahnhof: Deggendorf. Direkte Busverbindung vom Bhf. Deggendorf zum Hof Mo-Fr 10:55 Uhr, 13:25 Uhr & 17:30 Uhr. Sa 13:43 Uhr oder vom Bhf. Deggendorf nach Schöllnach Mo-Fr um 15:23 Uhr, 16:50 Uhr & 18:50 Uhr, Sa 12:28 Uhr. Von dort kostenlose Abholung.

Not included in package: Busticket ca. 5,- EUR pro Weg, Transfer ab/an Bahnhof Deggendorf nur sonntags mgl. 35,- EUR pro Person, zahlbar vor Ort. Mitnahme von Hunden nach Absprache erlaubt (einmalig 30,- EUR).

Prices

Code

Euro

UK £

US$

BAE8D

8 days adventure, double room, half board

710.-

612.-

740.-

BAA8D

Beginners week, double room, 8 days, HB

680.-

586.-

708.-

BAR4D

Short week, 4 day adv., double room, HB

260.-

224.-

271.-

BASAD

Short week, 4 d.begin., d.room, half b.

265.-

228.-

276.-

BARWD

weekend, fri-so, adv., d.r., half board

230.-

198.-

240.-

BAAWD

beginner weekend fr-su, half board

235.-

203.-

245.-

BAH5D

Short week, 5 days, double room, HB

450.-

388.-

469.-

BANRD

non-rider, double room, 8 days, AP

392.-

338.-

408.-

BAEZ

single supplement per night

8.-

7.-

8.-

2025 Prices per person, not including travel

Vegan nicht möglich.




2024


Dates, prices, prestations

Western riding in the Bavarian Forest


Space available? Click on a date and see. Afterwards you can book directly online!

Dates

Bavarian Forest

22.03. - 06.11.

Services and notations

Included: Üb. im DZ/Apartment mit DU/WC, HP, Reiten gemäss Programm.

Arrival / departure: Wochenprogramm: Freitag oder Sonntag. Schnupperangebot: Täglich mgl. Wochenende: Fr-So.

Airport: München. Bahnhof: Deggendorf. Direkte Busverbindung vom Bhf. Deggendorf zum Hof Mo-Fr 10:55 Uhr, 13:25 Uhr & 17:30 Uhr. Sa 13:43 Uhr oder vom Bhf. Deggendorf nach Schöllnach Mo-Fr um 15:23 Uhr, 16:50 Uhr & 18:50 Uhr, Sa 12:28 Uhr. Von dort kostenlose Abholung.



Train Station: ab Bahnhof Deggendorf Bus bis zum Hof, Linienbus am Freitag und Rufbus am Wochenende



Not included in package: Busticket ca. 5,- EUR pro Weg, Transfer ab/an Bahnhof Deggendorf nur sonntags mgl. 35,- EUR pro Person, zahlbar vor Ort. Mitnahme von Hunden nach Absprache erlaubt (einmalig 30,- EUR).

Prices

Code

Euro

UK £

US$

BAE8D

8 days adventure, double room, half board

670.-

578.-

698.-

BAA8D

Beginners week, double room, 8 days, HB

635.-

547.-

661.-

BAR4D

Short week, 4 day adv., double room, HB

250.-

216.-

260.-

BASAD

Short week, 4 d.begin., d.room, half b.

255.-

220.-

266.-

BARWD

weekend, fri-so, adv., d.r., half board

220.-

190.-

229.-

BAAWD

beginner weekend fr-su, half board

225.-

194.-

234.-

BAH5D

Short week, 5 days, double room, HB

418.-

360.-

435.-

BANRD

non-rider, double room, 8 days, AP

378.-

326.-

394.-

BAEZ

single supplement per night

8.-

7.-

8.-

Prices per person, not including travel
Notes:
Vegan nicht möglich.

In a nutshell

Webcode: BERSTA

Program Type: farm
Travel Time: all year
Lodging: guest house
Catering: half board
Accomodation: single, double, apartment
Language: German, little English
Non Riders: yes
Kids: yes
Children older than 6 are welcome for riding (guide might lead the horse himself if necessary).
Own Horse: no

Group Size
Min: 1
Max: 12

Our Tipp

Very traditional and Bavarian experience in scenic and marvellous landscape!


Your Expert:

Kontaktformular


Benefit of this quite and peaceful place and enjoy relaxed day rides through the vast Bavarian Forest! The family-run farm is located about 30 minutes south of Passau in a small village close to the Bavarian Forest National Park, the oldest and largest national park in Germany. The operators are traditionally Bavarian residents and love to introduce you to their way of life - clocks tick differently here for sure. Beginners and advanced riders will discover the lovely surroundings during guided day rides in separated groups and can enjoy their evenings together at the campfire or inside the saloon.

Itinerary

Adventure riding week (8 days/7 nights/5 riding days):
Day one is always meant for your arrival only (between 2 and 6 pm) - take your time and throw a glimpse on the marvellous horses! Throughout your stay you will meet your group for the 5 riding days in front of the stables at around 9.00 am, where you are introduced to your horse for each day. You mount your horse inside the riding arena and off you go! The forest is very near and your guide knows it by heart. At lunchtime you take a break and visit different restaurant, where you can taste traditional Bavarian foods (excl.), while the horses are tied up and can also enjoy the break. You return to the farm between 3 and 4 pm.
In the following you can find some options for day rides:

Option 1: You take a ride to the wild and romantic valley of the Kleine Ohe. On a mountain path you pass the pilgrimage chapel Rastbuche and reach a plateau. Stop for a break in a mountain inn. In good weather you can enjoy a cool drink in the beer garden. Strengthened, you return to the farm via forest and meadow paths. 

Option 2: Your ride takes you deep into the Bavarian Forest through the mysterious landscape of the Dreiburgenland. You ride through ancient farming villages, along crystal clear streams and old water mills through untouched nature. For lunch break you stop at a small inn. In the afternoon you return to the farm.

Option 3: You ride to the gold mining village Hunding, situated on a sunny southern slope in the middle of extensive forests. Extensive lunch break in an original Gold Rush Western Saloon, an original replica of a trapper´s saloon from Canada: Enjoy the Bavarian specialities (cold buffet) at the richly set table - Western style in Bavaria!

Option 4: You ride to the foot of the Brotjacklriegel (1080 m), the highest elevation in the Sonnenwald area with an observation tower. Follow historic paths to the plateau surrounded by herb meadows. There you will enjoy a Bavarian snack in the Waldgasthof in Kerschbaum before returning to the farm. 

Option 5: Ride into the valley of the 1000 beavers over long meadow paths in a rustic and beautiful landscape. At noon stop at a private estate with terrace and pool, where you can swim in good weather - do not forget your bathing clothes! In the afternoon you will return to the farm via the Gruselberg estate with cabadine horse breeding.

In the middle of the week there is one day without riding program where you can just relax or do some hiking or other activities. Day 8 is meant for your departure - not before breakfast for sure

Please keep in mind that changes might occure due to unforseeable conditions and that the order of the rides is variable.

Beginners week western riding holiday (8 days / 7 nights/5 riding days):
The rides are like those of the adventure riding week only a little shorter and in walk only. Therefore this program also suits non riders. The Andalusian horses are very sure-footed, enduring and sociable. You will be amazed how quickly you will get a good and safe feeling on the back of these horses and enjoy this beautiful landscape!

Trial offer for advanced riders (4 days):
You will take part in two extensive rides (each approx. 3-4 hours) into the beautiful area around the Brotjacklriegl and into the Bavarian Forest. Refreshments are available in small farming villages (excl.). On one evening there is usually a cosy barbecue with campfire romance at the farm.

Trial offer for beginners, re-starters and anxious riders (4 days):
You take part in two relaxed rides around the beautiful area and into the forest. The horses are very sure-footed, enduring and lovely. You will be amazed how quickly you can get a good and safe feeling on the back of the horses and enjoy the beautiful landscape.

Weekend (3 days):
You will take part in two extended rides (each approx. 4 hours) into the beautiful area around the Brotjacklriegl with a lunch break at an idyllic inn. The program ends on sunday at around 4 pm.
Beginners will ride separated from advanced riders.

In winter there can be a lot of snow in the Bavarian Forest. Rides can therefore only be offered according to the amount of snow (riding not guaranteed)!
Non-riding companions also get their money´s worth in the Bavarian Forest! Many castles and palaces, the Bavarian Forest National Park and the three-river city of Passau await you. The mountain Brotjackeljackelriegel is a fantastic hiking area (in winter skiing and cross-country skiing is possible). In summer, bathing lakes in the immediate vicinity are very attractive. Likewise the traditional western city Pullmann City and its attractions.


Accomodation
The farm offers newly renovated single/double rooms and apartments - all with shower/WC and TV (some with balcony, single rooms without TV). There is a cosy saloon on site, and there is also a natural swimming pond nearby for cooling off and swimming on hot summer days.
Breakfast is served at the farm, the barbecue evenings also take place there. The Bavarian dinner is served in the hotel next door or on the farm itself.
If you are a group of at least four and have a rental car you can also stay in a fully equipped and very rural moutain chalet. Access might be impossible in winter.


Saddle & Tack: Saddles and bridles mainly Western, some Spanish. About 30 rain ponchos can be rented free of charge on site.

Experience: Western riding holidays for beginners and advanced riders. Rider´s weight for beginners up to 90kg, advanced riders up to 95kg.

Horses: Andalusian breed, well trained, reliable, sociable and very sure-footed, partly from own breeding. Around 50 horses live at the farm, including 3 Andalusian stallions.

Andalusier 
Andalusier gehören zu den edelsten Pferderassen der Welt und ziehen mit ihrer enormen Ausstrahlung, ihrer Anmut und ihrem Temperament jeden Betrachter in ihren Bann. Sie sind besonnen und widerstandsfähig, ergeben und lernfähig.

Für unsere Reitprogramme eignen sich eher "Andalusier", die mit anderen Rassen gekreuzt werden, so findet sich zumeist der "Hispano-Anglo-Araber". Die in dieser Zucht mit verwendete "P.R.E" Reine Spanische Rasse hingegen eignet sich neben dem berittenen Stierkampf, vor allem aber für die Dressurarbeit, wegen ihres großen Talents in der Ausbildung zur Hohen Schule. Ihr Name leitet sich von der Provinz im Süden Spaniens ab. Der mittellange bis kurze Körper ist muskulös und harmonisch, Mähne und Schweif üppig und lang. Das Gesicht ist gerade oder leicht konvex, etwas schmal und trocken, mit kleinen Ohren und wachen Augen. Die Pferden bestechen durch ihre energischen, jedoch geschmeidigen Gänge und beachtliche Erhabenheit. Es dominieren Schimmel und Braune, zulässig sind noch andere Farben, mit Ausnahme von Füchsen und Schecken.
Spanische Pferde wurden wegen ihrer Qualität und Erscheinung bereits seit dem Mittelalter geschätzt. Mauren drangen im 7. Jh. auf die Iberische Halbinsel vor und brachten ihre Pferde mit, die mit guten einheimischen Rassen gekreuzt wurden. Um 1500 übten Andalusier einen großen Einfluss auf die Lipizzanerzucht aus. Auf den Eroberungszügen des Spaniers Hernán Cortés gelangten sie selbst bis nach Amerika. Die Kartäuser Mönche züchteten die Andalusier und bewahrten die Reinheit der Rasse. Neben Pferdediebstählen durch die Truppen Napoleons und einer Epidemie dezimierte sich der Bestand merklich, jedoch überlebte eine kleine Herde im Kloster der Kartäuser.


In a nutshell

Webcode: BERSTA

Program Type: farm
Travel Time: all year
Lodging: guest house
Catering: half board
Accomodation: single, double, apartment
Language: German, little English
Non Riders: yes
Kids: yes
Children older than 6 are welcome for riding (guide might lead the horse himself if necessary).
Own Horse: no

Group Size
Min: 1
Max: 12

Our Tipp

Very traditional and Bavarian experience in scenic and marvellous landscape!


Ihre Expertin:

Kontaktformular




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